Books of Desert gardening

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  The Hot Garden

  By Scott Calhoun

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