Ann Loves Plants: a life in horticulture

  • Not Just Your Average Walk in the Park: Mt Tabor
    Not Just Your Average Walk in the Park: Mt Tabor

    Ann writes about her 22 years in Southeast Portland’s Mt. Tabor Neighborhood, intertwining personal growth with her surroundings. While on a walk, she confronts past struggles related to CPTSD, and embraces self-care. Gardens and plants remain a source of joy while navigating life changes and newfound spontaneity.

  • My Top Ten Thoughts on Open Garden Events
    My Top Ten Thoughts on Open Garden Events

    Rudeness is not acceptable. It’s amazing what I’ve overheard strangers saying while on tours. Don’t leave your stinking opinion in the air for others. 

  • Working at Secret Garden Growers
    Working at Secret Garden Growers

    Last March I started working part-time at Secret Garden Growers in Canby, Oregon. In addition to my job at Cistus Nursery this has meant that I’ve been working roughly 3-4 days a week but oftentimes it wasn’t nearly that much. For me, a middle-aged woman living with some serious chronic health issues, this was not only a huge hurdle…

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