This is not about “good” and “bad” bugs. It’s about taking a close look at your garden and all of the fascinating creatures living in it. Predator and prey insects will usually find a balance if you let them. Plant a variety of flowers and vegetables and get to know your insects, and you’ll rarely need to spray.

Temple University Ambler alumnus Pam Ruch is a horticulturist and writer based in Emmaus, PA. She manages the grounds at Morven Museum & Garden, in Princeton, NJ, and grows food and flowers for the Glasbern Inn, in Fogelsville, PA. In addition, she writes for several online and print organizations, including the Home Garden Seed Association. A presenter in the 2012 Art of Journaling series at the Nurturing Nature Center in Easton, PA, Pam offers journaling workshops throughout the region. She holds a BS in Horticulture from Temple University and an MS in Environmental Science from Green Mountain College.

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