Who’s Eating My Plants? A Quick Guide to Caterpillar Troubleshooting
Who’s Eating My Plants? A Quick Guide to Caterpillar Troubleshooting  
Podcast: The Dallas Garden School
Published On: Fri Apr 11 2025
Description: Are mysterious holes appearing in your garden plants overnight? You're not alone—and chances are, caterpillars are the culprits. In this episode, we're diving into how to identify caterpillar damage, recognize the most common garden offenders, and take simple, effective action to protect your plants—without harming the rest of your garden ecosystem. Whether you're growing kale, tomatoes, or flowers, this episode gives you the tools you need to fight back the right way. What You’ll Learn: How to tell if caterpillars are behind the holes in your leaves The most common caterpillars in home gardens Safe and organic ways to manage caterpillar damage Why a few holes might not be a bad thing Resources & Links Mentioned: My favorite organic caterpillar control: https://amzn.to/4icNQyZ Join an upcoming class or workshop: https://learn.thedallasgarden.com Let’s Connect: Follow me on Instagram @TheDallasGardenSchool