It is rather amusing to see the word "budget" modified by the word "gardening."
I used the two together about 25 years ago and I felt like a failure when I could not stay within those perimeters.
Today I continue working beyond retirement age for public school teachers to afford my addictions. Sooner or later, I will not be able to function due to some illness, probably dementia, and I want to enjoy my life to the fullest.
I had a scare last year, starting December 29, 2012, when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. On January 2, 2013, the surgeon told me that I had a 93% chance of surviving for 5-10 years, and I replied, "Damn, I was planing to live another 30 years!"
That changed my whole life and I have found the most pleasure from my grandson, Owen, and my plants.
