Ann Loves Plants: a life in horticulture

  • Preparing to appear in a garden book…
    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…

  • Volunteer Park Conservatory (Seattle): Part Four, The Fern House

    The Fern House in the Volunteer Park Conservatory is probably my favorite House, but that is first and foremost due to the fact I am such a plant nerd and this area holds a super special plant right now. It is probably the rarest plant I have ever seen. Now I will share it with…

  • Volunteer Park Conservatory (Seattle): Part Three, The Palm House

    Walking from the Cactus House, back through the Seasonal Display House, you arrive where I originally entered at the middle of the building. It is the Palm House and you can see it through the door below. You know, the lovely one framed by the pair of Ficus. At the actual entrance to the building,…

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