Ann Loves Plants: a life in horticulture

  • Preparing to appear in a garden book…
    Preparing to appear in a garden book…

    In early 2023, Ann accepted an invite from friend Doreen Wynja to be included in a book about passionate gardeners. Reflecting on personal struggles, including a non-traditional marriage and health challenges, the author embraced the opportunity to share her journey while finding support in chosen family and community. Gardening served as a grounding force throughout…

  • Exploring Ornamental Grasses: A Gardener’s Journey
    Exploring Ornamental Grasses: A Gardener’s Journey

    I believe a leaf of grass is no less than the journey-work of the stars… —Walt Whitman, Song of Myself, 31 What an exciting time of the year to be preparing for the upcoming NW Flower and Garden Festival. We’ve slid into Winter Term at school and the winter chill is upon us as I prepare…

  • My Life in Horticulture: Greenhouse
    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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