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Why has Nancy Birtwhistle chosen to keep caterpillars in her veg patch? Everything you need to know - and what the experts say about it

One of the vegetable plots at RHS Chelsea 2023 .

Let’s be honest; caterpillars only need a few days to ruin your gardening efforts. These very hungry caterpillars will chomp your brassicas down to a single stalk and they’ll munch their way through your flowerbeds without a care in the world. But Nancy Birtwhistle’s caterpillar hack can definitely help with that.

Yes, if you’re constantly trying to stop caterpillars eating your plants, you’ll understand the struggle. They’re some of the garden plant pests that you just can’t ignore, and they can make a huge dent in your garden - especially if you’re trying to grow your own fruit and vegetables. And while you may be inclined to get rid of caterpillars as soon as you spot them, GBBO legend Nancy has suggested an alternative.

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