A lover of all things animal, vegetable and mineral, Martin always asks the question "why?" and then tries to find the answers. He has studied everything from the reproductive cycle of the tiniest insect on the ground to the migration patterns of the birds in the sky. Armed with a Master's Degree in environmental biology and an extensive background in botany, Martin carries a wealth of knowledge on the creatures and phenomenon that share this planet. Years of teaching environmental biology and botany at the University of Toronto and Seneca College have honed Martin's presentation skills.

He was a segment presenter/writer on the popular Canadian television series Harrowsmith Country Life for fourseasons. He also has a love of gardening which is evident in his greenhouse, Chalk Lake Nurseries, which supplies plants to many of the larger gardening centers in Southern Ontario. Martin's experience and passion make him the perfect host of The Secret World of Gardens.