Food From Dryland Gardens by David Cleveland and Daniela Soleri, Center for People, Food and Environment, 1991. This incredible book has been out of print, but is again available on CD and available from ECHO (Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization) www.echonet.org

Desert Harvest - A Guide to Vegetable Gardening in Arid Lands by Jane Nyhuis, Growing Connections, 1982. Best simple gardening guide for the low desert of southern Arizona.

Growing Food in the Southwest Mountains 3rd Edition by Lisa Rayner, Flagstaff Tea Party, 2002.

Designing and Maintaining Your Edible Landscape Naturally by Robert Kourik. Metamorphic Press, 1986. A comprehensive and integrated guide on growing vegetables, fruits, flowers, and herbs for ornamental and culinary purposes. The emphasis is on California climates, but the concepts are broadly applicable.

Farming with the Wild: Enhancing Biodiversity on Farms and Ranches by Daniel Imhoff. Sierra Club Books, 2003. Profiles over 35 farming and ranching sites in the U.S. that are compatible with wild nature. Over 200 color photos.