Ann Loves Plants: a life in horticulture

  • Ferns, Wild Ginger, Oxalis and more… This is Work.
    Ferns, Wild Ginger, Oxalis and more… This is Work.

    Ann reflects on her experience working in horticulture while navigating personal health challenges. She shares moments of growth within greenhouses, rekindling friendships, and the impact of past trauma on learning. Despite ongoing cognitive difficulties, she embraces self-compassion and anticipates new beginnings, focusing on gradual improvement in her skills.

  • Upcycling Idea for Seed Freaks When You Want to be a Fancy and Funky Seed Starter

    I put this little set together a few weeks ago but have been far too busy to post the pictures. There are so many pieces of retro funky junk that can be put to good use in the garden. Let’s just hope that my little seedlings and their plastic pots don’t tumble out of this…

  • Will Walk for Seeds

    A few weeks ago I attended an event hosted by the The Hardy Plant Society of Oregon entitled “Seed Collecting: Where the Wild Things Grow with Steve Newall”. Reflecting on the experience—that of meeting and listening to the exploits of a real seed collector and seed grower—has been good for me. Sitting down to talk with Steve…

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