I volunteer at an animal shelter. I donate to childrens programs. I love gardening. I love the smell of flowers. I wok in a shipyard. I am retired from the military. I served in the Air Force. After the military I went to work in the shipyard. I build boats. I don't have a large income. I used to have a husky when I was growing up.
I prefer dogs over rabbits. I have two dogs. I am a teacher. I love children. I don't have a large income. I have a garden in my house. I love the smell of flowers. My husband used to be in the marine. I love puppies.
I decided I am going to plant more colorful flowers in my garden thanks for your tip about attracting bees. No problem. I am glad I could help. What colors did you go with? I got a variety of zinnias and marigolds. Mostly reds and yellows!  I prefer peonies and hydrangeas for colorful flowers, but zinnias and marigolds are great too!  Ohh, great choices! I always forget about hydrangeas! I thought about experimenting with roses this year, but I am not sure I am ready for the task. I have rose bushes and they grow so fast, it's hard to keep up with them. How did you find time to enjoy flowers during your time in the service? I had my family members, friends, and neighbors help out when I wasn't home. I am very blessed with a great support system! But I also try not to grow flowers that require TOO much time. That's why I am afraid of roses. How many days a week do you have to spend time with your bushes? Honestly, I am too busy with the garden in my house to dedicate time to the bushes. There are only two and they are on the front walkway. I only trim them when they get in the way. It's great you had support, but now you work in the shipyard and build boats so you must still not have time to work on the flowers. Oh nice! Maybe I could handle a rush bush or too. Thankfully, the shipyards do not require nearly as much time as you would think. I have a great work-life balance and I enjoy what I do. My coworkers love when I bring them fresh flowers! I suppose boats could always use flowers to add contrast to all the cold steel and wood aesthetic. Do you see a future of working with flowers instead of the shipyard? You are already so busy with the animal shelter and underprivileged kids. I don't know how you do it. No, I don't. I enjoy having my gardening as an escape from reality. It's a nice way to relax. I worry if I made it a job, it wouldn't be as rewarding. What about you? I don't know how you are able to do it with all you do too! My dogs and my garden are an escape from the little heathens I teach. So, I totally know what you mean about keeping it from being a job. My husband also helps with the dogs, so I get a lot of help. 