Aside from the fact that I can kill any plant I touch, it is just not possible (unless you can afford the extra money for water) to raise a garden. It is too hot and windy here. Temps during the summer are rarely below 100 and the soil is not friendly (very alkaline). Even a house plant by a western window will fry. I don't do outdoors until after sunset. Makes for more quilting time - there are advantages to living in the desert.