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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The Little Foster Boy Who Loved Seeds
Last weekend I was surprised by a 9-year-old foster respite boy—but it was a pleasant surprise. False Yucca Seeds, Hesperaloe parviflora. Usually on Friday nights kids don’t want to watch me sitting at the table sifting through seeds. Our kids are usually fairly emotional and like to have us right there with them, watching a…
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Wordless Wednesday: My Great-Grandma—the family’s other feminist—Mary Wells Mowing Her Lawn
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