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03:12 PM Jul 24, 2012

Otricoli, Italy

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I can't say this is a fun "Daily Dig"; this is just ridiculous! The family of this incredible garden are being forced by their local police to reduce it's size by over 50% in keeping in accordance with the town's code of regulations. Ludicrous! And I thought Canada was getting things right....

Please sign the petition to help save this beautiful garden!

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Latest post Aug 01, 2012 by PrinceSnow

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06:35 PM Jul 25, 2012

Wilmington, DE

usda zone 7a

What a tidy, attractive landscape!! So many neighborhood associations and/or local governments make it difficult to be green. Our neighborhood association had to come and check to make sure our recently installed solar panels were not too conspicuous from the street. They also dislike clothes lines, so we put a laundry rack on our back terrace where it's out of sight.

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02:45 PM Jul 27, 2012

Boston, MA

usda zone 6a

@BotanicalBrain: It is true they can make it more difficult to be green than it needs to be - it is like throwing the baby out with the bath water.

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02:52 PM Jul 27, 2012

Wilmington, DE

usda zone 7a

@Kristen: True nuff!

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02:41 PM Jul 27, 2012

Mattapoisett, MA

usda zone 6a

Are they crazy? So what...let's put more pavement? This is a stunning garden! I could never live in a development that controlled things like that. I'd get in trouble and probably would get kicked out.

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02:46 PM Jul 27, 2012

Boston, MA

usda zone 6a

@PrinceSnow: they must be crazy as that garden rocks! it is so neat and tidy - better than many front yards that I have seen that would be deemed compliant

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02:50 PM Jul 27, 2012

Wilmington, DE

usda zone 7a

@PrinceSnow: There are ways of sneaking in the good stuff. We live in a neighborhood that tries to control things, so I just mix edibles among my ornamentals. I have a righteous 'Prescott Fond Blanc' Melon weaving through my Salvia coccinea and dahlias. They'll never know.

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02:58 PM Jul 27, 2012

Boston, MA

usda zone 6a

@BotanicalBrain: clever you are!

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03:17 PM Jul 27, 2012

Mattapoisett, MA

usda zone 6a

@Kristen: I agree! I have seen many yards that don't compare!

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03:17 PM Jul 27, 2012

Mattapoisett, MA

usda zone 6a

@BotanicalBrain: Kristen is right, that is very clever of you. there is always a way around silly rules.

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01:01 PM Jul 30, 2012

Union Pier, MI

usda zone 5b

@BotanicalBrain: I like the way you think...

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01:24 PM Jul 30, 2012

Wilmington, DE

usda zone 7a

@krandolph: Ha! Thank you. Still some of my neighbors think my garden is too wild. They either love it or hate it. Just yesterday I was introduced to a neighbor with a meticulously coiffed, sterile boxwood, begonia and red Knockout rose landscape and she immediately said with sober countenance, "Oh, you're the one with the wildflower yard." I said, "Yes I am!" ;)

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08:12 PM Jul 31, 2012

Union Pier, MI

usda zone 5b

@BotanicalBrain: I hear you! My neighbor across the street has a perfectly groomed perennial garden, and she must think our veggie jungle is untidy, but she rarely turns down the lettuce, tomatoes or cukes we share with her...

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09:34 PM Jul 31, 2012

Toppenish, WA

usda zone 6a

@BotanicalBrain: And Proudly said, I hope! Funny how some people think.... or maybe that is the problem, they don't think. :)

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10:27 PM Jul 31, 2012

Wilmington, DE

usda zone 7a

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@krandolph: Diverse gardens are beautiful gardens as long as they're not totally weedy untamed messes. I say as long as plants are deadheaded and beds weeded, it's not a problem. The wildlife diverse gardens draw--whether they be food gardens or flower gardens--is equally diverse. They are biological oases. Here are some photos of my "wildflower" garden taken today

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10:31 PM Jul 31, 2012

Boston, MA

usda zone 6a

@BotanicalBrain: great shot of the eggplant inspection!

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11:14 PM Jul 31, 2012

Union Pier, MI

usda zone 5b

@BotanicalBrain: beautiful garden, happy kid! What is that eggplant? I grow Ping Tung Long, but that one is really long & skinny...

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11:56 PM Jul 31, 2012

Toppenish, WA

usda zone 6a

@BotanicalBrain: What a cutie with the eggplant! Your yard looks quite beautiful to me... Keep up the good work! :) ;)

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12:26 AM Aug 01, 2012

Wilmington, DE

usda zone 7a

@Kristen: Thanks! For some reason my other photos did not come through. Can you only upload one at a time?

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12:28 AM Aug 01, 2012

Wilmington, DE

usda zone 7a

@krandolph: Thanks so much. The eggplant shot was the last of six images but only one came through. The eggplant is 'Machiaw'. It's very mild and delicious. I'll have to check out the variety you grow!

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12:28 AM Aug 01, 2012

Wilmington, DE

usda zone 7a

@JMTKMS: Thanks!!

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12:43 AM Aug 01, 2012

Mattapoisett, MA

usda zone 6a

@BotanicalBrain: She is so cute!!!

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12:38 AM Aug 01, 2012

Mattapoisett, MA

usda zone 6a

I'm so disappointed...just tried to sign the petition but you need Facebook :(

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09:26 AM Aug 01, 2012

Toppenish, WA

usda zone 6a

@PrinceSnow: What, no facebook? I was able to sign, but did not realize it was required. That is crazy.

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11:08 AM Aug 01, 2012

Mattapoisett, MA

usda zone 6a

@JMTKMS: You were probably signed in to your facebook account...I haven't done Facebook...it's discouraged for teachers around here..too many "issue" :(

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03:18 PM Aug 01, 2012

Toppenish, WA

usda zone 6a

@PrinceSnow: Well, the rest of us will vote, and you can give moral support! Every little bit counts. :)