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.

  • Monthly Top 10 Plants at Campiello Maurizio (June 2023)
    Monthly Top 10 Plants at Campiello Maurizio (June 2023)

    Summer has been flying by but I have to say it’s been a beautiful one. This year the garden has been easy to love and I’ve really enjoyed it for the first time in a long time. One: This climbing rose, introduced by Delbard in 1966, is a jaw dropper when it’s in bloom. Sadly,…

  • Thoughts on the Plot: My Community Garden Life in 2023
    Thoughts on the Plot: My Community Garden Life in 2023

    Once again, I had too much going on in my life to make as big of a dent in my Mt Tabor Community Garden space as I’d hoped I’d be able to this season. But, so far, I’ve been harvesting quite a bit from the few plants I was able to get into the ground.…

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