Color My World
'Winter White' has a ring to it. 'Spring White' does not. It's time for color. Or at least planning for our garden color.
As in all good design, planning is imperative. Color is only one of the elements that factors into garden design, in conjunction with shape, unity, rhythm, balance and texture. But color preferences are often quite personal, so it is good to vet out those preferences early in the design discussion. Do you lean toward riotous blasts of orange and red, or harmonious shades of white and green? Both? Somewhere in between?
Color elicits an emotional response that, although it may vary from person to person, is fairly consistent for most people. Here are a few fun examples:
Red jumps toward you, excites the eyes, evokes passion and danger.
Blue is the opposite. It recedes from the eye, stirs calm and strength.
Purple gives the feeling of creativeness, luxury and romance.
Green soothes the color receptors in the eyes, providing harmony and calming.
If you are lucky enough to be spending time in the lower, warmer elevations this spring, snap photos of colorful combinations that appeal to you. When you look at photos in magazines or online, what makes you stop and say "Wow!"? Don't worry whether or not those blooms will survive your growing zone. There is always a way to put the colors you love in your world.
Hauntingly beautiful Easter morning in Wilson, Wyoming.
Flora Farms, Baja California Sur. A must for foodies, gardeners and a winter break.