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By KIM FRANKE-FOLSTAD

The Tampa Tribune

Published: October 12, 2008

How weird would it be if I put a small vegetable garden on the side of my house instead of in the back?

I've got a hankerin' for homegrown veggies, but I've used up just about every inch of sunny space in the backyard. Meanwhile, there's a bed on the side of the garage that's just crying out for something new and juicy. (OK, that sounds a little dirty, but YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN.)

I put some knockout roses in there almost a year ago, but they're pretty much down for the count, and I'm about to throw in the trowel. (Sorry, had to do it.) The poor things are more burned out than knockout these days.

The thing is, I'm a big Golden Rule fan - and I'm not sure how I would feel about it if my neighbors put a veggie plot on their side of the divide. Maybe if I give them some Better Boys and bell peppers, they'll forgive me the inevitable mess?

Anyway, my plan is to doll it up so it's more flower garden than farm. If one can put lipstick on a pig - or a pit bull, for that matter - surely one can train tomato vines to comply with Carrollwood standards.

Kim Franke-Folstad

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