Ann Loves Plants: a life in horticulture

  • Ferns, Wild Ginger, Oxalis and more… This is Work.
    Ferns, Wild Ginger, Oxalis and more… This is Work.

    Ann reflects on her experience working in horticulture while navigating personal health challenges. She shares moments of growth within greenhouses, rekindling friendships, and the impact of past trauma on learning. Despite ongoing cognitive difficulties, she embraces self-compassion and anticipates new beginnings, focusing on gradual improvement in her skills.

  • The Amateur Bot-ann-ist Marries John in Her Garden

    My wedding bouquet made for great photo opportunities. Four weeks ago today I married an amazing man in the back garden. And now—as I sit here writing this—it’s great to publicly admit that we met online and immediately knew we would marry. Just 6 months after we met, we were married. There, I said it.…

  • Wordless Wednesday: A Rose Tattoo in my Honor

    Roses to represent Auntie Annie. A succulent tattoo designed by the tattoo artist for another client. I do love a studio, don’t you? My eldest niece and Alice (the tattoo artist) at Anatomy Tattoo. (She specializes in floral tattoo work.) The unfinished piece—I had to leave before it was done but I am sure you get the idea.

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