Ann Loves Plants

Tag: States: California

  • Growing On

    Japanese maple (Acer japonica) in my backyard. I’m still feeling a lot like this seemingly vulnerable leaf on one of my Japanese maples, but as days have passed, and the leaves have all opened up, the leaf no longer sticks out. I’m taking this as a sign. As it lifted up its head to the…

  • To Chelsea on Her 21st Birthday

    Chelsea is my eldest niece and she loves nature. Me, well, I love this kid—and the other two girls too. Before I had a garden to help me bury the pains caused by a rare illness, I found a lot of happiness and joy in these three beautiful creatures. These 3 are a creative triple…