It was truly a Zen moment as I basked in the first warm sunshine that we’ve had after the recent spell of chilly, foggy fall mornings. Yes, it’s easy to be spoiled by our typically mild weather. I was ...

Commonly known to predate on insects, praying mantises have occasionally been observed to feed on vertebrates, including small birds, lizards, frogs, newts, mice, snakes and turtles. Mostly, such ...

“Hey, guys, come quick! Look at this!” exclaimed one of our most senior Master Gardeners at the West Valley Food Garden last week. Our small herd of workers hurried over to see what she was so excited ...

Hold that pose! These famous insects are more than meets the eye. Delve into these fun facts about the praying mantis.

Q: Can you tell me about the praying mantis? I am planning to purchase an egg case next spring for my garden. Answer: The mantis belongs to the grasshopper family. It is long and thin, with prominent ...