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 Quince, Sea Beans, and a Black Oregon Truffle

    Since it’s almost Christmas, it’s time for me to post what’s been waiting in my hopper. (These past few weeks have been a blur.) Between cooking for folks here at home, ghostblogging about food for someone else, and cooking food for clients I’ve been working for as a caregiver, I’m feeling fairly proficient in the…

  • Living in the Frozen Shadow of Winter Sunshine

    What will survive this cold? The weather is a cold right now, yet I’ve barely noticed since I’ve been working 50-60 hour weeks. While eating earlier today I peeked outside and saw that things didn’t look quite right. I give up. It can grow again. I will grow again. I’m really grateful for the ongoing…

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