During the spring of 2003, Annette began wondering what she was going to do about her career. With her daughters, aged 1 and 3, she could not see herself going back to her profession as an elementary teaching/reading specialist. She thought a lot about what was important. She desired a job where she could work alongside her family. Her dream career would include: family-first with flexible hours, financial security, social interaction, community service, professional growth opportunities, and of course...gardening! After much thought and research, Annette was able to incorporate each and every one of those job characteristics, and combine them with one of our country's fastest growing professions, network marketing, and our country's favorite past-time, gardening. She named it The Happy Gardener.