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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Working at Secret Garden Growers Nursery (and a few of my favorite plants)
My job at Secret Garden Growers began back in March of 2019. Since then, I’ve been there part-time year-round for 3+ years. My relationship with the plants began years before that though. I’ve long been purchasing beautiful and well-grown plants from Pat at local sales. I just killed them off and on. Hey, it’s what…
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The Stress and Anxiety of an Open Garden
So please, open your garden, make new friends, share plants, smile, laugh, and enjoy the time you have here in this life to share with others.
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