Ann Loves Plants: a life in horticulture
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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…
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Plant Dreaming Deep by May Sarton
When I was a young girl I spent Saturday mornings wandering the aisles of Powell’s Books in downtown Portland with my father Frank. Since my parents were very protective of their only daughter—and I was a good Catholic school girl—let’s just say this activity persisted for many years. One Saturday I happened upon a book…
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Planning and Watching the Garden in June
Unknown Cistus from the neighborhood. Finally started walking around the neighborhood again. I cannot say enough about how badly chronic back injuries need to be moved. It is amazing how intensely my back can hurt and yet a nice long walk can make it all go away. Still waiting for the Dracunculus vulgaris to open.…
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