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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Sexy Wild Wildflower Moments (The Touch-Me-Not)
Common Jewelweed a kind of Touch-Me-Not, (Impatiens capensis). This is a post about something that’s a common experience, and it’s probably happened to you too. Gardeners and plant people see the world differently, but we’re human after all, and many of us can also be sentimental in how we see the world around us. Sometimes…
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O-Bon, the Spirit Festival at the Portland Japanese Garden
One of the key reasons I annually renew my membership to the Portland Japanese Garden is so that I can attend this members only event each August. During this time of year in Japan, for 3 days each summer, there is a spirit festival which is considered a homecoming of sorts to welcome back the spirits…
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