Ann Loves Plants: a life in horticulture

  • Preparing to appear in a garden book…
    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…

  • The Sidewalk Garden
    The Sidewalk Garden

    This post is a bit of a transition between where the sidewalk metaphorically ended, and that moment when I step back into this garden space here at home as my online public stage.

  • Siberian Cypress: Microbiota decussata
    Siberian Cypress: Microbiota decussata

    Microbiota decussata is drought tolerant and it’s used frequently in plantings as an evergreen ground cover. During the winter, it will brown up like some Cryptomeria and it’s hardy in USDA zones 3a-8b.

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