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: Joy Creek Nursery (August 2012)

    Joy Creek Nursery, Scappoose (OR). Clematis ‘Hakurei’. Eucomis comosa ‘Victoria’.

  • Garden Variety in September

    With the help of my landscaper friend (and his helper), last week I was able to prepare the back garden for my birthday party and a small open garden event. A brief swelling event interrupted my ability to get things completely finished in time, but it was simply a minor setback considering what my life…

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