The Kitchen Gardener's Guide to Pests & Allies

Trying to grow vegetables with fewer pests? Start with flowers.

Pest pressure is a normal part of growing food, yet many common garden pests may be kept in balance by insects, birds, and amphibians that naturally feed on them. Plant the right flowers and herbs, and these garden allies begin to settle in, bringing beauty and balance to the kitchen garden.

This tool creates planting suggestions based on the crops you are growing or the pests you are noticing. This is not traditional companion planting, where many claims are simplified or inconsistently supported. Instead, we focus on building resiliency and a balanced ecosystem.

Select one or both below, and we will recommend plants to weave into and around the kitchen garden.

Not sure what pest you have? Take a close photo and search using Google Lens or Google Images.