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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Wordless Wednesday: I giardini delle due donne
Climbing Monkshood (Aconitum episcopale) grown from seed. Staghorn Fern (Platycerium) in its new home. Pink Turtlehead (Chelone obliqua) grown from seed. Sadly the plant was eaten a bit this year. The backyard. Tradescantia ‘Bridal Veil’. Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis). Fuchsia ‘Celia Smedley’. Unknown Rosa. Unknown cabbage (Brassica). Notorious female feline. Potted geraniums (Pelargonium), with St. Francis…
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Houseplant Order from Glasshouse Works: Fluffy Ferns!!!
Nephrolepis exaltata ‘Suzi Wong’. Many moons ago I had a large, fluffy, and lovely ‘Suzi Wong’ fern—but then I neglected it. Take my advice, this is NOT a houseplant that likes to be ignored or forgotten. Before you know it, the thing will look entirely toasted if you’re not paying attention, and you will regret…
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