I try to present methods of overcoming the challenges of growing organic vegetables flowers and herbs in the desert southwest. Along with the problems of lack of water, soil and desert animals that like to eat gardens, there is also the problem of pollution of the water and soil, as well as the chemicals sold by corporation stores for the modern gardener, such as Round-up. The science of plants as well as water are introduced.This copy has the recent ENCYCLICAL LETTER LAUDATO SIÕ by Pope Francis I, as well as My design for a desert planter or raised garden.