Ann Loves Plants: a life in horticulture
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Preparing to appear in a garden book…
In early 2023, Ann accepted an invite from friend Doreen Wynja to be included in a book about passionate gardeners. Reflecting on personal struggles, including a non-traditional marriage and health challenges, the author embraced the opportunity to share her journey while finding support in chosen family and community. Gardening served as a grounding force throughout…
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Community Gardening—In the Beginning…
Our long wait for the 200sf community garden plot is over! Late last week the letter finally arrived and with my number in hand, I called the volunteer Garden Manager. On Saturday, two foster girls and I dashed over to check the place out. We were excited to see we’d been given a plot near…
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Garden Art: An Ode to Salmon Fertilizer
On our way to a medical appointment a few days ago we noticed jet sleds in the Willamette River as we drove over the Burnside Bridge into downtown Portland. It was fairly early in the morning, and the appearance of so many boats only meant one thing to us: salmon. It reminded me that I…
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