Here is a list of posts that I think cover a lot of the basic facts about gardening in general, and specifically according to the high desert conditions of southwest Idaho:
A Quick Spring List to March your Idaho garden into April
What Plants Will I Grow in My April Vegetable Garden in Southwest Idaho
What to Plant in the May Garden in Southwest Idaho
What to Plant in June in the Southwest Idaho Garden
14 Reasons Your Garden Might Not Be Producing
Why I Do Not Rototill My Garden Every Spring
How to Make Garden Compost Without Losing Your Mind – Part 1
How to Make Garden Compost Without Losing Your Mind – Part 2
10 Criteria for Deciding Which Garden Seeds to Start Early in Your Greenhouse
Easy Method for Testing Old Garden Seed Germination Potential
Seed Starting Basics for the Home Gardener