Category: Horticulturist

  • The Rock Garden of the Late Kathy Allen

    The Rock Garden of the Late Kathy Allen

    Kathy Allen’s rock garden in Southern Oregon offered first-time visitors an enchanting surprise, filled with perfectly grown plants and a warm community. Her humility and talent left a lasting impression on many, including the author, who recalls cherished visits and the friendships fostered through gardening, despite feeling out of place among rock gardeners.

  • Working at Little Prince of Oregon—a Wholesale Plant Nursery

    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.