JAG Corps dedicated to helping soldiers caught in scams, move their families, and write wills. Assisted on squad to hunt contraband and terrorists. Organized part of the JAG law library moving it from Pentagon to Charlottesville.

Received a hydroponic system that doubles production in a single space by also planting vertically. HBH brand signage brings in customers at Farmer's Markets and Festivals.

Bette grows and harvests over 100 herbs. Showcasing their versatility by turning them into teas, spice mixes, salves, tinctures, cosmetics, cleansers. She published her 1st book, "Herbal Teas, Unlocking the Flavor and Medicine", which won the cookbook category at the 2025 Paris Book Festival.

Other books from her 15 years of teaching wilderness survival are planned for later this year. She's written gardening column for local newspaper for 15 years answering horticulture questions from the public.

Bette has had a lifelong love of gardening from her grandmother, mother and her aunt, who all gardened with her tagging along.

"Nothing was more special at the end of a season than serving the family that vegetable you grew."