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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My Glo-Go Tree, the Orange Ball Tree, or the color my neighbor hates
Very few people outside of my family will understand when I call this thing a Glo-Go tree. Technically, it is actually a type of butterfly bush but it is very unlike the ones we are most familiar with here in the US. This one is South American. It is a: Buddleia globosa, or Orange Ball…
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Columbine: Chocolate Soldier
This is the Chocolate Soldier Columbine. I don’t think I have to say anything more than it is a Top 10 favorite of mine. The blooms aren’t really all that showy, but they are simply so unusual one just cannot get enough of them. Easy to grow from seed, they can bloom the first year…
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