Gardening is more than just growing fruits and vegetables. It’s also about learning from your surroundings. So, Sprout and Share sent our most dogged, inquisitive reporter (Hudson) to interview a pillar in the Central Virginia gardening community – Meems. Our hope is that you’ll gather information and inspiration one 1-word answer at a time.

Full disclosure: Meems has familial ties to at least one blog owner.

Q. What is your favorite vegetable to grow in the garden? A. Tomatoes

Q. When did you start gardening? A. 5 years ago

Q. What is your favorite flower? A. Hydrangeas

Q. Do you like to grow flowers or vegetables? A. Flowers

Q. Do you like to bake\cook with your fruit\vegetables? A. YES!

Q. Do you like to eat food straight from the garden?  A. Sometimes (Ed. note: we think Meems prefers freshly washed veg/fruit. We opted not to pursue any follow up questions)

Q. How did you start your flower business? A. I was doing flowers for a wedding with my friend, and we talked about opening a shop. The rest was history.

Q. What is a tip that you think helps to grow a garden? A. Good soil is a must. Having an easy water source also makes success more likely.

Q. When did you start your flower business? A. 1990

Q Do you think your flower shop was a success? A. Yes.

If you’re asking yourself how you’ve lived <Insert Age> years on this Earth without previously knowing this information, I don’t blame you. Hudson has a knack for delivering mind-blowing truth with ruthless efficiency.

If you think there are other stories out there that need to be told, please let us know in the comments. Hudson is always ready to hunt down the next gem.