Hi, There! I live in Phoenix, on an awesome irrigated property
downtown. I grew up in Yuma and have fond memories of the cool little
stucco houses, the sand dunes, and Mr. G's Salsa burritos.

I've put up tons of shade structures and things seem to be fine. I'm
trying to learn the best way to water. I have a soaker hose lightly
buried and covered with grass clippings mulch, and I watered overnight
(about 80 gallons) on a slow drip. That was hmm...Friday I think - I'll
have to check my gardening journal - and everything looks great.

I totally hear you about the "full sun" insrtructions. I think those
people are on crack, or at least editing gardening books in front of
the fire in Mass or Vermont, where the weather is just a leeeetle
different.

According to the low-temperature zoning system, I'm in 10a.