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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Dianthus barbatus ‘Green Trick’
Back at the Northwest Home and Garden Show we saw a plant in an ikebana display we had never seen before. It immediately attracted both my husband and I because we love green “blooms”. As we neared, I could see that the stem looked a lot like a Dianthus, and it was one, but not…
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Garden & Plant Memories from California
Next week I will be leaving for California. In anticipation of this exciting trip to plant places like Annie’s Annuals and the San Francisco Flower & Garden Show, I have made a recap of some of my previous trips. A lot is missing—and it isn’t fair and balanced blogging—but it has some bits and pieces…
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