Insects

Two-Spotted Tree Cricket

Even though I hear crickets out in the yard, this is the first year that I actually saw a cricket.  It wasn’t just any cricket – it was the Two-Spotted Tree Cricket! Features:  This type of cricket has a reddish body and a tan wings and legs.  The female has two black spots on its wings.  […]

Video Clips

Grinnies and Pineapple Tomatillos

While I didn’t include a picture of a grinny in my video clip, it is also known as a chipmunk.  If you never heard, Pittsburgh has its own language called Pittsburghese!  I always see the grinny running around the garden, he/she can sneak through the fence.

Roma Tomato Varieties

San Marzano Tomatoes

While I recently wrote about Super Marzano Tomatoes, I am still growing good old San Marzano Tomatoes.  You can tell the difference – Super Marzano are a little larger and have a pointed end. If you don’t believe me, the just click on the link.  So here are my thoughts on the best features of […]