Brought up on a sheep farm at Tarata, a small place in inland Taranaki. Went to high school in New Plymouth and started work as an apprentice in a nursery. Started my own nursery in 1980 and been growing plants ever since. Now living in New Plymouth with a 4.5 acre nursery just 15 minutes from the city. This is a great spot on the coast with numerous surf breaks and excellent fishing.