I want in on this and i totally agree with both of you, That said I live in the desert So Cal it is going to be 100+d f for the next 5 months. My water bill is $350 a month without a garden or grass only my trees watered. So a dirt garden is not feasible too much waste. I do have some dirt garden squash melons that take a ton of room.
Indoor Hydroponic flood and drain. On a 2ft by 4ft set of shelves
I can sprout about a 100 Lbs in hydroponic a week on shelves indoor.
Grow leafy greens ect in the ac cooled house one 2x4 tray will grow 16 -25 lettuce plants in different stages of growth
Outdoor hydroponics i have grown everything dam near. I must have shade cloth this time of the year and the right plants for the heat
Learn when to plant what and companion plants like corn will shade the squash and support the tomatoes or cucs. The water reservoir i put under ground to help keep it cool plants like 65d f root zone.
Too many mosquitoes right now, it is shut down if running i use a small amount of 29% hydrogen peroxide in the reservoir to kill any bugs in the water and in the hydroten clay balls
I think everyone should set up a porch hydro set up, You can get the equipment fairly cheap from failed weed growers like 10 cents on the dollar. keep it small one or two 4ftx8ft trays they are only 32 sq ft each but you can put a hundred plants in it, I wouldn't and keep temporary as you will make it better and change everything.