The Hot Garden

An inspiring and witty guide to landscape design in dry climates.

The Garden Guy: A Seasonal Guide to Organic Gardening in the Desert Southwest
By Thomas, David Owens, Owens
This sequel to the best-selling book Extreme Gardening is jam-packed with more of Owens's great gardening ideas that work in the desert areas.
Growing Food in the High Desert Country
By Julie Behrend Weinberg
This book is a comprehensive gardening book for the high desert regions with emphasis on growing vegetables.
Palm Springs-style Gardening: The Complete Guide to Plants and Practices for Gorgeous Dryland Gardens
By Maureen Gilmer
This book blends numerous areas of interest: First is the basic how-to of desert gardening: heat, soils, water and wind.