Hi, my name is Heather Wright and I have been growing up in San Jose, California.  Every year my parents and I grow a garden in our backyard.  We always grow a variety of tomatoes, strawberries, and many pepper plants.  We also occasionally grow watermelon or cucumber.  I remember that it took a lot of prepping by loosening the soil, keeping it moist, and watering the plants on a daily basis.  Both sets of my grandparents are huge gardeners and know a lot about it.  My grandparents have a garden year-round and are constantly bringing me fresh produce.  Together, they grow tons of tomatoes, zucchini, lemons, basil, blackberries, garlic, onions, and carrots.