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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Garden Variety in September
With the help of my landscaper friend (and his helper), last week I was able to prepare the back garden for my birthday party and a small open garden event. A brief swelling event interrupted my ability to get things completely finished in time, but it was simply a minor setback considering what my life…
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Retail Garden Center Conversations: Felco Pruners
18-year-old Felco pruners wrapped with bike tape. These belonged to an young man I met recently at a retail garden center in Portland and they’d been given to him by his former boss at his last job. Warmed my heart a bit… Some people who know me might actually say I’m a friendly person. I…
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