Ann Loves Plants: a life in horticulture
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Not Just Your Average Walk in the Park: Mt Tabor
Ann writes about her 22 years in Southeast Portland’s Mt. Tabor Neighborhood, intertwining personal growth with her surroundings. While on a walk, she confronts past struggles related to CPTSD, and embraces self-care. Gardens and plants remain a source of joy while navigating life changes and newfound spontaneity.
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Living in the Frozen Shadow of Winter Sunshine
What will survive this cold? The weather is a cold right now, yet I’ve barely noticed since I’ve been working 50-60 hour weeks. While eating earlier today I peeked outside and saw that things didn’t look quite right. I give up. It can grow again. I will grow again. I’m really grateful for the ongoing…
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Houseplant Season and a Few Fried Slugs
Oxalis triangularis. It’s houseplant season and recently I’ve been busy. I hope to clean up a few neglected plants on Sunday. Working over 40 hours a week with two part-time jobs is challenging physically but it’s rewarding otherwise. I’m happy right now and it feels different. I’m adjusting. I’m changing. I wish I could say…
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