Today’s bonus episode dives into a surprising HOA vs. sunflowers showdown. We hear how one homeowner’s pollinator‐friendly blooms were slashed by the HOA president—despite no laws banning them— and how kids’ bikes in driveways even earned a stern warning. From hummingbirds drawn to those very sunflowers to the broader fight for pollinator gardens amid climate change, we unpack why neighborhood rules can so easily stifle nature (and family fun). Then, we contrast that with a community where every resident gets a raised bed to grow veggies or wildflowers at will. Tune in to rethink control, gardens, and the small ways we all can help wildlife.

Links:
https://spatialhumanorg.wpcomstaging.com/2026/06/26/hoas-are-killing-birds-calltoaction/

https://boicevillecottages.com/

https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/opinion/columnists/2024/08/31/when-an-hoa-takes-regulation-way-too-far/75001170007/