[ottbmare]

I suffer under the control of a community association that dictates how my front yard is kept. When I moved here, nearly 20 years ago, the community association was very weak and made little effort to control things; now they’re like storm troopers.

But they can’t control what’s in my back yard (or perhaps I should say, they can’t readily see what’s in my back yard, as long as the sides look nice). Last year I had a small vegetable garden. This year there will be a BIG one. The soil isn’t really amenable and the neighbors may complain about the smell of the horse and cow manure I’ll have to use to condition it; they may get me there.

[dfwgator]

But they can’t control what’s in my back yard (or perhaps I should say, they can’t readily see what’s in my back yard, as long as the sides look nice)

Ever hear of Google Maps?

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Good for you! You could also tuck veggie and herb plants in with any perennial gardens you may have. Keep up the subversive activity! :)