Pedro Martinez book signing in Framingham bostonglobe.com/metro/regional…

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From 7-foot fences to stinky sprays, gardeners find ways to protect their crops bit.ly/1KRrmyA

Native vs. invasive plants: what you need to know bostonglobe.com/metro/regional…

Grow your own ‘living salad bowl’ bostonglobe.com/metro/regional…

Over-the-Hill Soccer League players passionate about their pitch bostonglobe.com/metro/regional…

THE ARGUMENT: Should Senator Warren run for president in 2016? bostonglobe.com/metro/regional…

Notable high school tennis players in the area: bostonglobe.com/metro/regional…

13 percent of homeowners pay over half their income to keep a home in Greater Boston bostonglobe.com/metro/regional…

The Argument: Should Massachusetts adopt legislation establishing a fee on carbon pollution? bostonglobe.com/metro/regional…

Have an idea for this week's cartoon caption contest? bostonglobe.com/metro/regional…

Take a culinary trip around the world without leaving the Boston suburbs bostonglobe.com/metro/regional…

The Informer: gelato, art exhibit, television, and a new student center bostonglobe.com/metro/regional…

The Argument: Should Massachusetts reinstate the death penalty? bostonglobe.com/metro/regional…

Antique homes face growing threat from hot real estate market bostonglobe.com/metro/regional…

Latest ‘green’ grants boost communities west of Boston, $8.9 million in grants to fund clean energy. bostonglobe.com/metro/regional…

Most school districts can’t put brakes on bus fees bostonglobe.com/metro/regional…

Poll finds support for new Minuteman school project bostonglobe.com/metro/regional…

Firefighters from local communities complete training course bostonglobe.com/metro/regional…

Police coalition hires clinical coordinator bostonglobe.com/metro/regional…