Ann Loves Plants: a life in horticulture

  • Embracing New Beginnings, People and Plants
    Embracing New Beginnings, People and Plants

    “Thankfully, in addition to work connections, I built friendships at school that mean a lot to me, and I’ve continued to reconnect with old friends and family. I’ve learned that for me transactional connections are not healthy, insincere praise is a deadly poison pill, and that I’m kind but not nice. It’s important to not…

  • 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…

  • Houseplant Season and a Few Fried Slugs

    Oxalis triangularis. It’s houseplant season and recently I’ve been busy. I hope to clean up a few neglected plants on Sunday. Working over 40 hours a week with two part-time jobs is challenging physically but it’s rewarding otherwise. I’m happy right now and it feels different. I’m adjusting. I’m changing. I wish I could say…

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