Ann Loves Plants: a life in horticulture

  • Ferns, Wild Ginger, Oxalis and more… This is Work.
    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.

  • Back in Valdobbiadene and Veneto
    Back in Valdobbiadene and Veneto

    Just about a month ago we were still in Italy and were returning to Valdobbiadene to visit family and friends. Oh how I miss Veneto! The drive was scenic (as usual) and I was thrilled to have a brand-new FIAT Abarth to drive. Whoa! Those things go fast and I certainly made sure that ours…

  • Before returning to Italy, let’s review last winter…
    Before returning to Italy, let’s review last winter…

    About last winter, well, it was divine. Between the fair weather, a class in horticulture, and time spent with friends over long meals, it was a time to indulge in additional personal growth and discovery while lingering to get to know those around me better. What I mean to say here is that my new…

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