Ann Loves Plants

Tag: edible gardening

  • Lessons Learned from Leaving the Community Garden

    Lessons Learned from Leaving the Community Garden

    After leaving the Mt Tabor Community Garden, Ann reflects on her gardening journey and personal growth. She acknowledges the challenges faced with her husband, John, and recognizes the value of community-supported agriculture. Embracing a new phase, the author plans to cultivate a small garden at home and celebrate the joys of gardening while accepting past…

  • Yacón (Smallanthus sonchifolius)

    Yacón (Smallanthus sonchifolius)

    Last autumn my friend Evan moved from Castle Rock, WA to the Portland metropolitan area. Most of the moving took place while I was still away in the Carolinas, but I made sure to have at least a day or two set aside to help transport whatever they needed, and to help wrap up garden…