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 Little Prince of Oregon—a Wholesale Plant Nursery
The author reflects on her transition to a full-time role at a wholesale plant nursery, expressing initial disbelief due to past employment struggles. She embraces new responsibilities despite health challenges and a shift away from a familiar working environment. The experience is marked by personal growth, and cultural connections.
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Volunteering to Pack Seeds for the North American Rock Garden Society (NARGS) Seed Exchange
Months ago, while visiting Baldassare for his Garden Conservancy Open Day, I flipped through the surplus North American Rock Garden Society seeds that the Siskiyou Chapter had left. At that time, I wasn’t really propagating with many seeds and I felt sad. I missed the good old days when I could barely stand, had no…
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