Here at the Bellamy Mansion we are incredibly fortunate to work with several talented and thoughtful volunteers who, alongside our fantastic site manager Bob, tend to the gardens and grounds of the estate. One such individual is Ann. After hearing about us from a close friend, she has spent the past year dedicating every other Wednesday to trimming, planting, and watering all the flora here at the mansion. A native of Greensboro, North Carolina, Ann attended college at Duke University, majoring in psychology while simultaneously minoring in anthropology. She now resides in Pender County, where she spends a fair amount of time taking care of her own garden.
Gaura picture courtesy of Ann Ann says that she has always had an affinity for plants, and that even when she was a young girl she was fascinated by all things horticulture. She attributes her love of flora to her natural desire to be nurturing and caring. She kept a few potted plants with her during her time at Duke, but Ann’s passion for gardening really blossomed following her graduation, and she hasn’t stopped since then! And while she thoroughly enjoys any and all plant life, Ann claims that one of her favorite flora is the gaura because “the flowers they produce look like butterflies”.
Aside from gardening, one of Ann’s preferred pastimes is reading. She is especially fond of learning about distant cultures and other countries. Ann is also an avid fan of Harry Potter, and she is extremely excited to read the eighth installment of the series, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which recently came out this summer.
Thank you so much for all you do Ann!
Interested in volunteering at the Bellamy like Ann? We have volunteer opportunities here at the Bellamy ranging from gardening to giving guided tours and we would absolutely love to have you! Please check our volunteer interest form for more information!
Thank you so much for all you do Ann!
Interested in volunteering at the Bellamy like Ann? We have volunteer opportunities here at the Bellamy ranging from gardening to giving guided tours and we would absolutely love to have you! Please check our volunteer interest form for more information!
