Ann Loves Plants

Category: Horticulturist

  • Redesigning My Garden: Boundaries and Exposures

    Redesigning My Garden: Boundaries and Exposures

    Ann’s recent experiences at the NW Flower & Garden Festival challenged her personal and professional boundaries amid processing PTSD. Public speaking and connecting with others led to significant reflections on personal growth. The introduction of a new fence represents both a physical and metaphorical boundary, prompting a reevaluation of their garden and self-exposure.

  • 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.