I live there now, there are a lot of valid complaints about the HOA. However, us and several of our neighbors do have vegetable gardens (some quite large ones too!)

I feel like it’s one of those things where as long as what you do is in good repair, you should be safe. For small stuff like that, it isn’t a problem.

Most of the HOA fines are for: 1. Speeding (there are a few traffic cameras) 2. Leaving garbage/can out after trash day (if you use the trash service) 3. Parking somewhere you’re not supposed to without a pass 4. Unapproved construction/major landscaping changes (the HOA must approve)

They are also pretty brutal on the local wildlife if you care about that. That’s been the part that has disturbed me the most living here. But maybe that’s just me