Ann Loves Plants: a life in horticulture

  • Not Just Your Average Walk in the Park: Mt Tabor
    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.

  • 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.

  • A Gardener on an Alaskan Honeymoon

    The Alaskan honeymoon is over and I’m back at my dining room table writing another blog post. There are lots of orders to pack and things to get done. With only a few days of summer left I’m embracing each and every one with much love. It’s been a great year for me—and an amazing…

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