Ann Loves Plants: a life in horticulture

  • Gently Navigating Career Changes in Horticulture
    Gently Navigating Career Changes in Horticulture

    Reflecting on growth and resilience amidst the challenges of career transitions in horticulture. After a difficult period, Ann’s embraced newfound strength and autonomy, expressing gratitude for supportive relationships.

  • Wordless Wednesday: The gardener is here, there—everywhere!!!

    Rhododendron sinogrande. What plant for the cat this year? I’m currently finding homes for all of this poor babies. No. I am NOT a plant hoarder. Dear St. Fiacre, please grant me garden sanity and grace before I lose my mind. This garden is out of control and I cannot just “let it go”. I…

  • Plant Dreaming Deep by May Sarton

    When I was a young girl I spent Saturday mornings wandering the aisles of Powell’s Books in downtown Portland with my father Frank. Since my parents were very protective of their only daughter—and I was a good Catholic school girl—let’s just say this activity persisted for many years. One Saturday I happened upon a book…

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