No, the width of Sidebar is a fixed size. However, you can detach gadgets from the sidebar and place them anywhere on the desktop. Right-click the gadget you want to detach, and then click Detach from Sidebar. Drag the gadget to the location you want on the desktop. Hope this helps. More @Wikipedia
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