Ann Loves Plants: a life in horticulture
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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…
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Going on Now: Labor Day Sale at Cistus Nursery
Gorgeous Hedychium met us in the parking lot. This summer has been lean and mean for me financially. So when Cistus Nursery posted that they were having a 30% off Labor Day Sale I knew I was in luck. What a great opportunity for me to save some pennies and head on out to Sauvie Island with…
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Wordless Wednesday: I giardini delle due donne
Climbing Monkshood (Aconitum episcopale) grown from seed. Staghorn Fern (Platycerium) in its new home. Pink Turtlehead (Chelone obliqua) grown from seed. Sadly the plant was eaten a bit this year. The backyard. Tradescantia ‘Bridal Veil’. Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis). Fuchsia ‘Celia Smedley’. Unknown Rosa. Unknown cabbage (Brassica). Notorious female feline. Potted geraniums (Pelargonium), with St. Francis…
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