My interest in plants goes back to when I was a very young boy growing carrot tops and sweet potato vines in my bedroom. From there, I quickly progressed to the back garden where I enjoyed cultivating and propagating many exotic species. By the age of 12, I was sharing half the garden with my mum. After school, I attended TAFE and completed a Horticultural Trade Certificate with a native plant farm in Perth, WA. I did very well in my studies and completed some extra units at night school as part of the Certificate of Horticulture. I managed to top the class three years in a row. Since then, I’ve cared for numerous gardens and developed my interest in both native and exotic species. I have a special interest in caring for tropical gardens, ferneries and organic vegetable patches. My skills are wide-ranging and I can competently tackle most tasks around the garden. In particular, I have a special interest in helping people solve tricky garden problems, such as identifying and treating pests and diseases, plant placement and repositioning, as well as advising on how to choose new plants and how to cultivate them.