Results Are In! The Xylem & Phloem Survey
Initial results are in! The Xylem & Phloem survey about how gardeners behave on the Internet has collected 50 responses so far, and I think these initial results are definitely worth sharing. If you haven't participated in the short survey, please click here to answer a few questions that will help me and others learn about gardeners' online behavior and demographics. Here are some of the interesting results:
- 80% of respondents live in Texas
- 42% of respondents are between the ages of 46 and 55.
- The gardening subjects of most interest to respondents include garden design, seeds and seed starting, organic gardening, tips and tricks, and growing fruits and vegetables.
- Respondents' favorite gardening Web sites include:
- 62% of respondents access the Internet three or four times a day, and 22% are always online.
- 91.9% of respondents have purchased seeds online.
- 73.5% of respondents have purchased garden supplies online.
- Respondents' favorite sites for ordering supplies online include:
The most interesting result was the fact that only three respondents could name gardening blogs that they knew about or had visited. In addition to Xylem & Phloem, respondents mentioned www.nativedave.com.
- Response to question: "What Is Your Gardening Experience?"
Response Percent Novice 
12% Intermediate 22% Experienced 60% Expert or Professional 6
