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…

  • The 2022 American Begonia Society Convention—Atlanta, Georgia
    The 2022 American Begonia Society Convention—Atlanta, Georgia

    (This is Part One of a series of posts that I will write about my trip to the SE during the the fall of 2022.) Nearly 4 weeks ago I was off to Atlanta for the first time. I was going to say that it seems like it was a long time ago now, and…

  • Wanderlust: Back Home to the PNW and the Smokey Skies of October
    Wanderlust: Back Home to the PNW and the Smokey Skies of October

    Can I leave again now that I’m home? It feels strange just having returned after being away for 2 1/2 weeks but I’m still spinning and exhausted—and yet here I am planning other trips. Spending that much time enjoying plants, plant people, and gardens was a refreshing reward of sorts. I’m going to suggest that…

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