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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Hanging on the Peninsula (Oh, the plants!)
After my husband left, asking initially for a separation, and then weeks later for a divorce, I really have to admit now, that at that time, I wanted nothing more than to go away too but I really wasn’t able to do so since when you live with a chronic illness, saving money is far…
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Wordless Wednesday: Woodland Dreamer in the City
Himalayan Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum venustum) and Primrose ‘Gold Lace’ (Primula x polyantha ‘Gold Lace’). Sword Fern (Polystichum munitum). Dutchman’s Breeches, (Dicentra cucullaria). Primrose ‘Sunset Shades’, (Primula veris ‘Sunset Shades’). White Inside-Out Flower, (Vancouveria hexandra). And because this is Oregon, we just have ferns pop up randomly…
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