Ann Loves Plants: a life in horticulture
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Ferns, Wild Ginger, Oxalis and more… This is Work.
Ann reflects on her experience working in horticulture while navigating personal health challenges. She shares moments of growth within greenhouses, rekindling friendships, and the impact of past trauma on learning. Despite ongoing cognitive difficulties, she embraces self-compassion and anticipates new beginnings, focusing on gradual improvement in her skills.
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The Rock Garden of the Late Kathy Allen
Kathy Allen’s rock garden in Southern Oregon offered first-time visitors an enchanting surprise, filled with perfectly grown plants and a warm community. Her humility and talent left a lasting impression on many, including the author, who recalls cherished visits and the friendships fostered through gardening, despite feeling out of place among rock gardeners.
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Cultivating Resilience Through Gardening: My Story
Ann reflects on home gardening as a personal journey intertwined with struggles and growth. While initially a source of happiness, recent life events have diminished its significance in her life. This piece highlights the importance of self-awareness, community, and emotional connections in gardening. Ultimately, gardening becomes a means to foster happiness and resilience within oneself.
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