Gardening in Arizona isn’t about following instructions — it’s about figuring things out one sunrise at a time. If you’re just getting started, the dry air, cracked soil, and brutal sun might make you wonder why you even bothered. Totally normal. What no one tells you is that once you understand the patterns — where the shade hits, how the soil reacts after a good soak — it all starts to make sense. You don’t need to be an expert to grow something out here.