Ann Loves Plants: a life in horticulture
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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.
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Yacón (Smallanthus sonchifolius)
Last autumn my friend Evan moved from Castle Rock, WA to the Portland metropolitan area. Most of the moving took place while I was still away in the Carolinas, but I made sure to have at least a day or two set aside to help transport whatever they needed, and to help wrap up garden…
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Quick and Quirky Book Reviews
So—just for funsies—I’m reviewing books again. The bad news is that I have quite a backlog. For many years I barely read at all, but during the last two years, I’ve become a fan of Audible. Most of what I read is plant-related writing, but you’ll notice there are literary additions. Writers from the South…
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