Ann Loves Plants

Ann Loves Plants: a life in horticulture

  • Origin Story of a Plantswoman: Returning to British Columbia
    Origin Story of a Plantswoman: Returning to British Columbia

    A personal journey of self-discovery and healing over several years, intertwined with family dynamics and struggles for autonomy in a patriarchal environment. Ann explores themes of identity, emotional pain, and reconciliation with their past while embracing a passion for horticulture and nature, seeking deeper connections and purpose in life.

  • Garden Blogger Blooms on a Wordless Wednesday

    Bat Face Cuphea, Cuphea llavea. Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Arisaema triphyllum. Dainty Daisy, Daisy Fleabane, Oregon Fleabane, Erigeron speciosus ‘Grandiflorus’. Dianthus plumarius ‘White Lace’. Armeria pseudoarmeria. Dianthus plumarius ‘White Lace’. Kniphofia uvaria. Kniphofia uvaria. Yellow Onion, Golden Garlic, Allium moly. Columbine ‘McKana’s Giant’, Aquilegia ‘McKana’s Giant’. Dianthus. Allium christophii. Nectaroscordum siculum. Allium cernuum. Sedum kamtschaticum. Rosa ‘Julia Child’. Iris…

  • Mission San Francisco de Asís and Its Historic, Cinematic, and Photogenic Garden Cemetery

    Located in The Mission neighborhood of San Francisco, this mission is also referred to as Mission Dolores. Its common name originates from a creek that once ran near the community named Arroyo de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores. Founded by Franciscans, it is named after my favorite Catholic hero: San Francesco d’Assisi. It is difficult…

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