Ann Loves Plants: a life in horticulture
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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.
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Dragon Arum aka Dracunculus vulgaris
Last week the big stink around here was briefly in the backyard. Each year I watch and wait as this lovely bloom emerges. Sadly this past week it was trashed by heavy rains so it’s not looking nearly so nice right now. (Oh, the ephemeral beauties of the garden that we plant weirdos cherish!) I tried to…
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Wordless Wednesday: Street Gutter Irises in Portland
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