Saturday, July 9, 2011

Woman faces jail for growing vegetables in her front yard

UK Daily Mail

A woman who put a vegetable garden in her front yard has been charged with a misdemeanor and could even be facing jail.

Julie Bass, of Oak Park, Michigan, created the garden after her front yard was torn up to replace a sewer line.

But a neighbour complained and called the city, who deemed it unsuitable.

Every front yard in the area is grass.

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Home-grown: Julie Bass has fallen foul of local authorities by growing vegetables in her front yard

Home-grown: Julie Bass has fallen foul of local authorities by growing vegetables in her front yard

Miss Bass's garden features five large planter boxes containing fresh basil, cabbage, carrots, tomatoes and cucumbers.

The city sent out a code enforcement who gave her a warning.

Miss Bass then received a ticket and now she's been charged with a misdemeanor.

Neither side is backing down and the case could be heading for a jury trial.

She said: 'The price of organic food is kind of through the roof.

'We thought it'd be really cool to do it so the neighbours could see.

'The kids love it. The kids from the neighborhood all come and help.'...[Full Article]