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…

  • Last Minute Seed Orders (Part One)

    Like many gardeners, I live for these two months of garden planning and plotting between New Year’s and March. Here are my thoughts: 1—I am looking at the bones of my garden and I have realized that there are not enough to hold the body up. Like me, the landscape seems to be getting a…

  • Ah Swell, Seed Starting is Upon Us

    Our Camellia sasanqua ‘Yuletide’ is here with its annual flush of color and we have several Hellebores blooming too. This means that is time to get ready for our annual pilgrimage to Seattle in February for the Northwest Flower & Garden Show. I am hoping this year my husband and I will have more fun than ever,…

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