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 ...

Patience young grasshopper Seems like sports photographers have been finding some interesting little creatures during ball games lately. See a post I did recently on a praying mantis that made its way ...

KENNEWICK -- I noticed a large green mantis hiding among the leaves of my potted herbs. He was patiently waiting for a large grasshopper to come to him. The grasshopper came closer and then suddenly, ...

This Benary Giant Coral zinnia passed the “wiggle test.” Gently shake the stem at its base. If it remains firm, go ahead and harvest. Praying mantis hatchlings disperse and begin hunting for insect ...