Southwestern Deserts July 30, 2009 By Cathy Cromell, Phoenix, AZ region description | previous reports In My Garden Praying mantid awaits its next meal atop a barrel cactus. Praying Mantids While brushing away leaves stuck to the top of a barrel cactus, movement from a praying mantid scurrying from my disruptive activities caught my eye. Praying mantids are intriguing insects that can be found in the garden in summer. Adult praying mantids... more Resources Shows & Events Tomato Fiesta Albuquerque Area Extension Master Gardeners host the Tomato Fiesta event including heirloom... Clever Gardening Technique A Good Use for Mesquite Beans Flour made from mesquite beans is highly nutritious and was once a staple of Native American... more    Regional Reminders Sow Sunflower Seeds Provide Water for Wildlife Wash off Cochineal Scale Sow Pumpkin Seeds Water Effectively more  Back to Regional Reports Home   report index | in my garden | reminders | resources Search: