Ann Loves Plants: a life in horticulture

  • Gently Navigating Career Changes in Horticulture
    Gently Navigating Career Changes in Horticulture

    Reflecting on growth and resilience amidst the challenges of career transitions in horticulture. After a difficult period, Ann’s embraced newfound strength and autonomy, expressing gratitude for supportive relationships.

  • 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…

  • 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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