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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Fall Round Up
Our summer was a bit of a dud here in the NW due to El Niño. What’s funny is that I remember another summer like this during the 80s when I was a young girl. My family lived on a medium-sized creek and each summer I was able to purchase a new raft for my…
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Oregon Native Plant Nursery, Part One
A week ago today, my friend and I drove south of Portland to our friend’s nursery in Woodburn, Oregon to pick some of his delicious blackberries. Located in the middle of the Willamette Valley, Douglas’s 10-acre spread had more than enough un-sprayed berries to suit both of our needs, so of course, as can be…
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