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Pests Eating Tomatoes

By Ellen Wells | Published: May 9, 2009

People, not pests, should eat tomatoes. One gardener is wondering what could possibly be taking taking a bit out of her bounty.
Q. I planted a vegetable garden and my biggest problem is with my tomatoes. I was invaded by these black bugs which I think are called stink bugs. They took a bit out [...]

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Plants for Porches?

By Ellen Wells | Published: May 9, 2009

Q. I have 2 porches and I wanted to get some plants for them! I’m on the second floor so they might not get direct sunlight all that much, not sure? Are there certain types that would be best? Also, could I get a tomato plant to keep on my back porch perhaps?
-Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
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