Ann Loves Plants: a life in horticulture

  • Redesigning My Garden: Boundaries and Exposures
    Redesigning My Garden: Boundaries and Exposures

    Ann’s recent experiences at the NW Flower & Garden Festival challenged her personal and professional boundaries amid processing PTSD. Public speaking and connecting with others led to significant reflections on personal growth. The introduction of a new fence represents both a physical and metaphorical boundary, prompting a reevaluation of their garden and self-exposure.

  • Monthly Top 10 Plants at Campiello Maurizio (February 2023)
    Monthly Top 10 Plants at Campiello Maurizio (February 2023)

    Not feeling so great after a trip to the dentist so this post will be brief! Nine hours later, and I’m continuing to deal with numbing and discomfort on the left side of my face. Yea-ouch!!! One: Oh hellebores—they’ve looked great both before and after the snow storm. This photo is from before, but now…

  • Unintentional February Break—Part Two (The Deep Dive)
    Unintentional February Break—Part Two (The Deep Dive)

    Life hasn’t been all bad these last few weeks. I have much to look forward to this year and I intend to shine and use my talents a bit more than I’ve been able to during the last two decades. Maintaining my health came first and foremost. It took a lot of my time and…

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