<p>Often accused of being a horti-geek, Michael has been fascinated with plants and nature since he was a small child. His passion for gardening was first sparked in the gardens of his mother and grandfather. For 19 years, Michael's &quot;real&quot; job was as a computer programmer/analyst for the world's largest car hauling company. A frequent visitor to Telly's as a customer, in the spring of 2000 he decided to indulge his horticultural interest completely by working at the store part time. He quickly learned that he had an innate aptitude for the position.