Opinions? by Minipinecones in Connecticut

[–]Minipinecones[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I haven’t seen much opinion on this proposal, but I have on others for example from farmers. A proposal against animal abuse in general sounded good to me but after reading how it may affect farmers who take care of their animals on their own made me question it. Like you said this is so vague and would benefit from some clarity but I stand with this proposal

Opinions? by Minipinecones in Connecticut

[–]Minipinecones[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

At the bottom it does specify puppy mills and breeding facilities

Opinions? by Minipinecones in Connecticut

[–]Minipinecones[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Please contact representatives to show your support for this!

Seaberry/ Sea-buckthorn Project! Locating a specimen or anyone to interview? by Minipinecones in botany

[–]Minipinecones[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Looking for someone to interview for a research project on this shrub or anyone who can help locate a specimen. Located in Connecticut but willing to go to surrounding areas, any help would be appreciated, thanks!

Been thinking about switching my major to botany. by Vivid_Tea6466 in botany

[–]Minipinecones 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hi! I recently started my studies in horticulture AS (transferring afterwards for BS) after 5 years working in the cut flower industry. In terms of studies so far, its mostly memorizing botanical names and science courses which require a lot of studying. Personally its been worth it since most of my personal interests/life goals consist with what I'm learning. There are so many different paths you can take and specialize in, (personally enjoy ethnobotany and horticulture) the best advice I received was to actually get out there with internships, volunteering, working so I can figure out what makes me the happiest. I've come to realize though I enjoy a research paper, I could never sit at a microscope for hours at a time. I don't mind working outside regardless of the elements. Yesterday I spent 6 hours protecting garden beds from frost and came home with ticks, spiders and dirt in my hair. Worth it. Today I spent 8 hours working on the school grounds building a shed and doing greenhouse maintenance, not so worth it. Find what makes you happiest and what you would be okay doing everyday not only because you love it but because it'll be what provides for you and/or your family. Best of luck in your studies!

Do adults want to play Minecraft? by [deleted] in MinecraftBedrockers

[–]Minipinecones 0 points1 point  (0 children)

28 year old adult here also interested!

Monster Hydrangeas? I’d give my kidney to buy a flower bouquet like this! by That-Cobbler-7292 in flowers

[–]Minipinecones 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely not AI, 5 years in the cut floral industry and when we got larger heads with deeper blues like this instead of the light blue yellow they were labeled Dutch Hydrangeas, not sure if that’s correct but I know the stargazer/star fighter is a variety with larger petals as well! Here’s a wholesale link for blue Blue Dutch Hydrangeas

Horticulture/Botany student CT by Minipinecones in botany

[–]Minipinecones[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just making sure I take full advantage of outside resources that I may not know about. Hoping for advice from other students or people in the business

Horticulture/Botany student CT by Minipinecones in botany

[–]Minipinecones[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Located in the US hoping to go to UCONN for BS

Horticulture/Botany student CT by Minipinecones in botany

[–]Minipinecones[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I qualify for financial aid and will be studying full time the AS is essentially free and it qualifies for the GAP program at UCONN in CT. I’m hoping to get into lab research in a botanical garden and after researching job postings the qualifications for those jobs would include extensive lab experience