In Texas, deluge and drought can exist at the same time. Significant parts of Bexar and surrounding counties remain in drought despite record rainfall, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Gardeners know this well: One wet spell does not erase years of bone-dry conditions. Balancing periods of water excess and scarcity means rethinking what goes in the ground with an eye on climate resilience for many.
Fortunately, many plants native to Texas adapted to these conditions long before manicured yards peppered the landscape, and several native shrubs, trees and other plants also provide a hassle-free source of nutritious, flavorful fruit available through multiple seasons.
“Edible landscaping is something people should be doing more of, and if you can incorporate native plants into your edible forest, all the better,” said Marshall Grell, who runs the Rainbow Gardens nursery in the Thousand Oaks area. “It’s a win-win.”…