You know that in this club we talk about polyculture and working with nature rather than against it… This is exactly where that comes to life. One of the biggest shifts you can make: stop thinking about pest control and start thinking about ecosystems. There are plants that actively support beneficial insects—the ones that keep pest populations in check for you. A few to start working into your garden: • cilantro (let it flower) • yarrow • sweet alyssum • calendula • fennel (let it flower) • cosmos You can mix these right into your beds, or plant them around your veggie garden as a natural hedge. They attract and feed: ladybugs, lacewings, hoverflies, parasitic wasps, ground beetles And those insects go after: aphids, caterpillars, whiteflies, even some slug pressure A quick note on yarrow: It’s one of the most beneficial plants you can grow—but it will spread. Be mindful of your space and place it where it has room to move. This is the shift: Instead of reacting to pest, design your garden so they’re handled naturally Mix flowers into your vegetable beds. Let things bloom. Create habitat. This is how we move from control to balance. A simple bonus hack: Let a couple of radishes go wild at the edges of your garden.They flower fast and act as powerful pest deterrents while also attracting beneficial insects. What are you planting this season to support beneficials? 🌼