Published July 08, 2012, 10:00 AM

Origin of Fargo 'plant bombs' remains unknown

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Potted tomato plants have been popping up around downtown Fargo for about a month, and no one knows where they came from.

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Potted tomato plants have been popping up around downtown Fargo for about a month, and no one knows where they came from.

A laminated card that accompanies the so-called "plant bombs" encourages passers-by to help water and care for them — and eat them. The Forum newspaper reports that the tomatoes are starting to ripen.

Lauryn Whitmer organizes a local community gardening group and says she's getting close to figuring out who is responsible. She says the plants highlight the concept of community gardening.

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