You do not need to bring in any soil, but you may need to btring in some organic matter. Since the soil is the single most important part of the garden to an organic gardener, so start there. Contact your local office of the Utah State Universtiy USDA Cooperative Extension Service about having a good, reliable soil test for base nutrient load and soil pH done and then dig in with these simple soil tests to see what you presently do have, 1) Structure. From that soil sample put enough of the rest to make a 4 inch level in a clear 1 quart jar, with a tight fitting lid. Fill that jar with water and replace the lid, tightly. Shake the jar vigorously and then let it stand for 24 hours. Your soil will settle out according to soil particle size and weight. A good loam will have about 1-3/4 inch (about 45%) of sand on the bottom. about 1 inch (about 25%) of silt next, about 1 inch (25%) of clay above that, and about 1/4 inch (about 5%) of organic matter on the top. 2) Drainage. Dig a hole 1 foot square and 1 foot deep and fill that with water. After that water drains away refill the hole with more water and time how long it takes that to drain away. Anything less than 2 hours and your soil drains too quickly and needs more organic matter to slow that drainage down. Anything over 6 hours and the soil drains too slowly and needs lots of organic matter to speed it up. 3) Tilth. Take a handful of your slightly damp soil and squeeze it tightly. When the pressure is released the soil should hold together in that clump, but when poked with a finger that clump should fall apart. 4) Smell. What does your soil smell like? A pleasant, rich earthy odor? Putrid, offensive, repugnant odor? The more organic matter in your soil the more active the soil bacteria will be and the nicer you soil will smell. 5) Life. How many earthworms per shovel full were there? 5 or more indicates a pretty healthy soil. Fewer than 5, according to the Natural Resources Conservation Service, indicates a soil that is not healthy. Once you know what you do have then you can begin to make plans to amend that soil to make it into a soil that is good and healthy and will grow strong and healthy plants. Here is a link that might be useful: Utah State University CES

If you look back to many of the posts here, you will find that there are many of us growing these types of plants well outside of their zones. Do to your space limitations, you will need to narrow down your focus on plants...or consider building a greenhouse on down the road! Buy grafted plants from a trusted mail order co...many of which you will find mentioned in this forum. Mangos are going to require the most light. Dragon fruit, unless kept to a manageable size, will be a nuisance moving in and out of the house.

That is absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing that! Vicki in Olympia Here is a link that might be useful:

You know what, people? There's no reason to be unkind.....this feels like kicking somebody when they're down and out. Deeby, I do agree that you aren't thinking straight about this move to Ogden. I expect that you're considering it out of desperation. Have you even considered finding someone who needs a roommate? And do not turn your back on the idea of subsidized housing until you've checked into it carefully. It's not all slummy! I took a fellow school volunteer home one day after she locked herself out of her car. She lived in a perfectly nice apartment in an attractive little complex. I was pleasantly surprised when she confided that it was 'affordable' housing. I suggest that you be prepared to make compromises in your life and not hate every thing. I've lived in many parts of the country and found something to like about them all. How's your health these days?