Many think of that far off city of El Paso Texas, as simply a desert. A desert landscape which is predominated by the stereotypical cactus and tumble weed but that couldn't be further from the truth and the reality of growing conditions is quite extraordinary. The fact is that in a the simplest of plots one can create a myriad of environments ranging from the tropical equator, temperate woodlands, spiny xeriscapes, and pollinator filled cottage beds. What I just described is my own humble little plot...my own botanical garden. Welcome to growing under the sun!