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…

  • Unusual Winter Berries

    This plant is one of my current favorites. Though its official name is Melicytus angustifolius, it has no common name, yet! Purchased at Cistus here in the Portland area, it was something my husband chose due to its unusual appearance. (How else can a woman take her husband plant shopping?) I would love for it…

  • Trading Seeds

    I am so excited now about being a member of Davesgarden.com. You don’t have to be a member to trade, but if you are one, the trading is a bit easier, otherwise, you can only send out a few messages per day to others you’d like to trade seeds with elsewhere. Now is the time,…

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