About the Authors

Katie

      My name is Katie Carley, and I live always lived in San Jose, CA. I live in my house with my older sister, Aly, my mom and my dad. 
      I have do not have much gardening experience, however I have recently taken an interest in my family's summer garden. We grow seasonal vegetables, such as green beans, squash, cucumber, tomatoes, and various herbs. Growing up, my grandpa was the one who always took me to different gardens. He grew beans, peppers, avocados, and, occasionally, watermelon. I remember thinking that the yellow watermelon was the coolest thing ever. At his house, I always ate my watermelon and cucumber with salt on it, which may sound unappetizing, but the flavor becomes normal after a while. Throughout the course of this project, I hope to learn about how to maintain a healthy garden and maybe even start my own garden this summer.