We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. I have a love-hate relationship with squirrels. We're frenemies. They love freshly planted beds, soft compost, and delicious crops just as ...

Q. I have been growing tomatoes in my garden in Avenel for over 50 years, with little difficulty. However, in the past two years, the squirrels have been taking the tomatoes as fast as they can ripen.

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