Welcome to the OG @boomer
I am positive you will find OG a wealth of information for your purposes.
I have put a link to some OGers growing in a similar environment. There are a ton of others to check out in the OGverse. This one just came to mind.
If I am not mistaken Greenpoint’s Jelly Pie are Regulars. Please don’ forget me when and if you pollinate a plant or two or just some lowers. hint hint… 
Here’s to Growing this miracle plant in some crazy hot and and dry climate.
