Ann Loves Plants: a life in horticulture
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Redesigning My Garden: Boundaries and Exposures
Ann’s recent experiences at the NW Flower & Garden Festival challenged her personal and professional boundaries amid processing PTSD. Public speaking and connecting with others led to significant reflections on personal growth. The introduction of a new fence represents both a physical and metaphorical boundary, prompting a reevaluation of their garden and self-exposure.
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My Life in Horticulture: Greenhouse
My silence here has not been intentional. Lots has happened since my presentation at Heronswood in September and mostly it’s just been a lot of school and work. The title of this post is a bit about that. My focus in the department is GREENHOUSE and I’m not doing much of it there this term.…
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An Inspired Ornamental Vegetable Garden at Secret Garden Growers Nursery in Canby, OR
Like all good things I create, there’s always a complicated backstory. I joke about a recessive Sicilian need for baroque design in everything—but there’s a reason for that. It’s a need to hide the emotion and calculation behind the many ornate details. It’s about creating an unfolding drama—with so much love at its center. And…
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