Edible Estates

I found the coolest article about a new trend/project for front yards.  It's called Edible Estates.  Basically, you turn your front yard into an organic garden.  I can't begin to explain why this is the coolest thing ever.  First of all, they look wicked cool.  How is this not a million times cooler than a plain lawn?  It's definitely much more interesting.  But better yet, it's much better for the environment in about 50 different ways.  Have you ever stopped to think how damaging a perfectly manicured lawn can be and usually is?  It requires plenty of watering, mowing which is almost always done with a gas mower, and chemicals.  This is all organic and you don't have to drive to the grocers for whatever it is you grow.  And the article points out that it encourages a sense of community.  Last, but not least, is the personal pride and satisfaction of growing your own food.  I can't help but think it must give you a stronger connection to Mother Earth which can only spread to other areas of your life.

Yep, if I had a yard I'd do this.  But I'd have to move out of Sugar Land first.  This would probably violate about 87% of the deed restrictions around this area.  They give you a list of about 3 colors you can paint your house with, dictate what sorts of bushes you can plant, and if the toilet paper hangs over the front of the roll or the back.  God bless conformity!