Ann Loves Plants: a life in horticulture
-
Ferns, Wild Ginger, Oxalis and more… This is Work.
Ann reflects on her experience working in horticulture while navigating personal health challenges. She shares moments of growth within greenhouses, rekindling friendships, and the impact of past trauma on learning. Despite ongoing cognitive difficulties, she embraces self-compassion and anticipates new beginnings, focusing on gradual improvement in her skills.
-
Begonia Season Begins and Winter Ends!!!
From now until November plants will be changing from week to week at both of my jobs. This is what I live for!! The rush of our spring “openers” (aka sales) is always like getting ready for a big opening night. We must make sure that our cast of characters are ready, even if this…
-
Experiments in Potted Plant Hardiness—Winter Fun in the PNW
If you’re a hardcore gardener, you’ve likely learned a few lessons over the years about what will and will NOT survive in your garden. For most of us, that begins with learning about your USDA hardiness zone. While we used to sit at USDA zone 8b, where I live in Portland, Oregon is now leaning…
Got a question?
Ann Loves Plants 