Nowadays, it seems like anyone can have any kind of pet that fits their heart’s desires, even if it is happiest and belongs in the wild. Our social media pages are filled with breeders begging ...

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 ...

“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 ...

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 ...

At this time of year, some nurseries start selling the egg cases of Chinese mantis as a biological control for the garden. These alien-looking insects are praying mantis and are harmless to humans, ...