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.
Planting Plan. Choose a sunny location for fastest flowering; marigolds do fine in up to 20 percent shade, but take longer to bloom. Use a small garden rake to break up soil, and remove any weeds or rocks. Place seeds 6 inches apart.Cover with 1/4 inch of fine soil. Tamp down lightly, and soak gently so that seeds aren't displaced.lanting Plan. Choose a sunny location for fastest flowering; marigolds do fine in up to 20 percent shade, but take longer to bloom. Use a small garden rake to break up soil, and remove any weeds or rocks. Place seeds 6 inches apart.