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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Our Vine Maple: a native plant reborn (Acer circinatum)
Time to introduce my ugly vine maple, a tree that only this gardener can love and I can’t even tell you how old it is, but my guess is that it’s close to 15 years old now. When we visit gardens, it’s easy to say that something looks bad, or even that it’s ugly. Many…
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The Clowder of Cats Supporting this Horticulturist
While I’m not talking directly about my work or my plants, these are the little furballs who work hard with me both in and out of the house.
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