Ann Loves Plants: a life in horticulture

  • Gently Navigating Career Changes in Horticulture
    Gently Navigating Career Changes in Horticulture

    Reflecting on growth and resilience amidst the challenges of career transitions in horticulture. After a difficult period, Ann’s embraced newfound strength and autonomy, expressing gratitude for supportive relationships.

  • 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…

  • Garden Dinners in 2020 and Why I Love to Host Them
    Garden Dinners in 2020 and Why I Love to Host Them

    This year you can expect a lot more homegrown vegetables at my dinners—and some will be more familiar to guests than others. I’m not the vegetable grower that my Grandpa Sam and his father both were, but I’m not too shabby.

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