Ann Loves Plants: a life in horticulture

  • Preparing to appear in a garden book…
    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…

  • Wordless Wednesday: Springtime in the Garden

  • Germination Experiment: Begonia semperflorens

    Abstract: To discover if I could germinate the most simple and basic of garden variety annuals, the Wax Begonia, from seeds collected from plants purchased by myself, or grown by myself, the year before.   Method: I collected a lot of dried capsules full of powdery seeds from some Green Leaf White begonias (store bought),…

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