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Lady beetles, lacewings, syrphid flies, spiders and birds all play their part in my garden.
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Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2026
Late spring, after threat of frost has passed Dill is a fabulous garden plant, providing flavorful foliage and seeds for kitchen use, as well as vibrant blooms beloved by predatory wasps, lacewings, and syrphid flies.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2026
Late spring, after threat of frost has passed Dill is a fabulous garden plant, providing flavorful foliage and seeds for kitchen use, as well as vibrant blooms beloved by predatory wasps, lacewings, and syrphid flies.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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“Syrphid fly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/syrphid%20fly. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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