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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Wordless Wednesday: While some things change, others remain the same…
Iris suaveolens. Muscari macrocarpum ‘Golden Fragrance’. Adiantum venustum. Bergenia cordifolia. Happy Macavity the Cat. Vinca minor. Sedum rupestre ‘Angelina’. Ranunculus ficaria ‘Brazen Hussy’, Helleborus orientalis, Doronicum orientale. Fritillaria meleagris. Narcissus. Acer. Pregnant Helleborus. Fritillaria meleagris. Spathiphyllum. Mona waiting for the sun to return.
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The Other Grey Gardens
When I think of “grey” gardens I tend to think of cemeteries—not so much Big Edie and Little Edie. I’m one of those people who was raised visiting such bucolic settings, and with the grey rainy days we relish so much here in the Pacific Northwest, visiting certain old cemeteries once spring has sprung can…
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