Many of us have a seemingly unshakable fear of spiders, but why? There is still debate as to whether the common fear and disgust associated with spiders is more innate or learned, nature or nurture. At Green Plate Special we know firsthand that sometimes knowledge and experience can remove the “creepy” from “creepy crawlies”. This article will hopefully familiarize you with a few of the spiders commonly seen in greater Seattle area homes and gardens, so we can be more knowledgeable neighbors for the eight-legged members of our community.