Garden Influencers Question Title * 1. What level describes your gardening expertise?(choose the answer that most closely matches your gardening aptitude/attitude) Master Gardener - I'm in my garden all the time, always know the variety name, always trying new things Wanna-be-great gardener - I try, I buy, I have a decent garden that looks good but I'm not as knowledgeable as a Master Gardener Fair-weather gardener - I get outside to plant and weed but only when it's nice, not a spring or fall gardener Reluctant gardener - I pull weeds because I have to Non-gardener - never bought anything I've had to dig a hole for! Question Title * 2. At what age did you become interested in gardening? As a child As a teen As a young adult As an adult Still haven't been inspired Question Title * 3. What influenced your interest in gardening? One of my grandparents was an avid gardener and showed me how One of my parents loved to garden so I learned from them As a child, I worked in my parent's vegetable patch so I learned by doing My friend/neighbor/co-worker got me interested A teacher/4H leader/Scout leader introduced me to gardening A high school class A college course An adult-education class I read some books, magazines and/or catalogs that spurred the interest Nothing, I'm still not interested in gardening Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. If you are a gardener, which of these do you use? Flowering annuals Flowering perennials Culinary herbs Vegetables Annual grasses Perennial grasses Shrubs All of the above None of the above Question Title * 5. Do you have a story you'd like to share about what influenced you to garden? Some stories may be used in future articles or social media posts. By answering this question, you agree that National Garden Bureau can use your story, credited anonymously. Done