Ann Loves Plants: a life in horticulture

  • Redesigning My Garden: Boundaries and Exposures
    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.

  • A Returning Nontraditional Student in Horticulture
    A Returning Nontraditional Student in Horticulture

    As the days grow darker, I’m retreating into the comforts of home and am nesting more and more in what feels comfortable. I’ve retreated into what some might call my own version of a cloister or maybe even an ivory tower, but in reality, I feel like I never get anything done and am moving…

  • A Visit to Montrose Garden in October of 2022 (Hillsborough, North Carolina)
    A Visit to Montrose Garden in October of 2022 (Hillsborough, North Carolina)

    Montrose Garden wasn’t exactly on my radar while I was planning my trip to GA, SC, and NC last year. Then my friend Eric Hsu of Plinth et al let me know there was going to be a Garden Open Day during my vacation. Since the date worked out perfectly, I planned a visit. At…

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