Michael Ashley Ball was born on 27th June 1962 in Bromsgrove, West Midlands. He grew up with his older brother Kevin and his younger sister Katherine near Stratford-upon-Avon.As his mother comes from Wales Michael regards himself as being Welsh rather than English, although he has never lived there.ichael Ashley Ball was born on 27th June 1962 in Bromsgrove, West Midlands. He grew up with his older brother Kevin and his younger sister Katherine near Stratford-upon-Avon.
1 Marigolds need lots of sunshine. 2  Though they grow in almost any soil, marigolds thrive in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. 3  Sow them directly into the garden once the soil is warm, or start seeds indoors about a month to 6 weeks before the last spring-frost date.
Four Parts:Preparing to Grow MarigoldsStarting Marigolds from SeedPlanting Your MarigoldsCultivating Your MarigoldsCommunity Q&A. Marigolds are very easy to grow and are available in a variety of colors, including white, yellow, orange, red, and mixed colors. They will bloom from mid-summer all the way until frost. Marigolds also come in a wide range of sizes, from miniatures smaller than a foot to giant varieties that can grow up to four feet tall! You can select the color and size that is perfect for your flower garden. And don't overlook marigolds in container gardens, as the smaller varieties do well in containers.