Carole West is a wife, author, simplified gardener, enjoys life in the country living. She is the heart behind the blog, Garden Up Green. Her Italian grandmother was a wonderful mentor and introduced her to gardening as an adolescent. She learned the value of doing more at a young age and also shares helpful DIY projects, raising quail and their Tiny House project. Carole also been published in Grit, Countryside, Molly Green, Backyard Poultry and Hobby Farms Magazines. Published books include, Quail Getting Started and Startle Garden.