<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. His knowledge and passion for plants is something he loves to share, both with customers and fellow staff members. This &quot;hobby&quot; soon led to a full time position when overseas outsourcing ended his IT career. After a brief absence in 2007 Mike was glad to come home to Telly's in 2008, accepting the position of Perennial Sales Manager. Email Mike at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:mikeh@tellys.com">mikeh@tellys.com</a>.</p>