We have a slogan here in the Lone Star State: Texas — It’s like a whole other country.®. In fact, it’s like a bunch of different countries with different climates and soils conditions all stitched together, making a statewide perspective on food gardening in Texas somewhat challenging.

Elizabeth “Wizzie” Brown likes to “play” with bugs, and has for as long as she can remember. She says her favorite insects are beetles. She puts her interest in insects to good use as an entomologist with Texas AgriLife Extension Service.