I recently presented a short overview of vegetable and herb production under desert horticultural conditions. The emphasis was on overcoming some of the problems when growing vegetable and herbs under desert conditions. Specifically I addressed the topics of high light intensities, wind, low organic content in our soils, salts and salinity problems, irrigation, varietal selection and planting calendar.
My presentation in Arizona for the Master Gardeners can be safely viewed and downloaded at the site below