Ann Loves Plants: a life in horticulture
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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.
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My Favorite Spring Bulb: Fritillaria meleagris
No other flower I know of has a bloom quite like this unusual one. I always refer to it as the Checkered Lily, but it is also called the Guinea-Hen Flower, and the Snake’s Head Fritillary. It is a spring-blooming bulb that grows to about one-foot tall. For best results, plant in a part sun/part…
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When You Wish Upon a Star…
Seen here is the amazing white version of the North American native perennial Dodecatheon meadia. These little delicate blossoms are so beautiful they’ve inspired many colorful and creative names over the years but its most popular common name is simply “Shooting Star”. Other common names include: American Cowslip (since it is a relative of the…
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