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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24 Hours in Rome (Viva Roma!)
Stone pines, Pinus pinea. The first thing I noticed during our one day in Rome—other than the crushing push of other tourists and the really annoying street vendors—was the pine trees. They’re emblematic of Italian landscapes so it was refreshing to my mind’s eye when they finally made their grand appearance. [The beauty of the…
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Sicily: Part Two (Palermo and some of Ancient Sicily)
The chronology of our Sicily trip is a bit out of order in these two posts but I’m trying to remain focused on a few themes related to gardening and the green spirit. “Buon divertimento!” Cucuzza squash in the Mercato di Capo in Palermo. We’d planned to drive into Palermo twice during our time in…
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