Since no one method of gardening solves all the problems inherent in a desert environment, the information contained in the booklet reflects parts of numerous methods. Elements from French Intensive, Gardening, Bio-dynamics, Chinese Raised Bed, and other organic systems that worked best for local gardeners are included. the raised beds characteristic of a French intensive system are included but the bed design itself is substantially altered to fit a desert climate. Gardeners are encouraged to work within the fragile desert ecosystem instead of creating an energy consumptive, artificial environment.