What quote shows Elisa's love for gardening?

From the text:

The irritation and resistance melted from Elisa's face. "Oh, those are chrysanthemums, giant whites and yellows. I raise them every year, bigger than anybody around here."

the fact that she raises them every year shows her love for doing it??

If she didn't love what she did, she wouldn't spend her time planting them year after year.