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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Wordless Wednesday: My Eldest Niece Rockin’ Out with a Rake Back in the 90s
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Ikebana International Chrysanthemum Exhibition: celebrating Kiku Matsuri
Yesterday I attend Ikebana International Portland Chapter 47‘s annual Chrysanthemum Exhibition at the Portland Japanese Garden. As expected, it was amazing, and I truly enjoyed viewing all of the different arrangements. Following are a few of my favorites from the show. (My Sensai’s is the last arrangement in the Sogetsu School section at the end of the…
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