A homeowner planted a few tomato and pepper plants along the edge of her yard. They were neat, mulched, and well-maintained. The HOA cited a ban on “non-decorative vegetation.” She asked: what’s the difference between flowers and vegetables if both are tidy? The answer: vegetables were “unsightly” and lowered property values. Feeding your family from your own soil was called a violation. Ornamental roses were fine. #House #HOA