Having received tales of gallant gardeners ridding cucurbits of the dreaded cucumber beetle with the use of a handheld vacuum cleaner, I dec...

This was the second year that I grew Milkweed in the Girl’s Garden. It really took off. I had no idea that it is propagated by not only seed...

I love supporting local wildlife with flowering plants. I also love seeing some insects on my plants. It lets me know that I the plants are ...

Here are some other spiders and insects that I saw throughout the season. I hope that you enjoy.   Katydid Nymph   Wild Bees in Suisun Vall...

No season is ever complete without me taking time to enjoy the mantids. Here are a few pictures of some mantids that I saw throughout the se...