I realize that green in the garden now brings to mind such topics as--natural pesticides, native plantings, organic compost, beneficial insects... Green has taken on a whole new meaning--recycling, conserving, clean energy.. I'm all for the above, I'm as green as they come--I drive a Prius, I recycle or compost almost everything, I reuse, repurpose...
I'm not referring to the idea of green, but the color..
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Herb and shade gardens are natural showcases of this color. I planted herbs long before my love of pesto, just for the beauty of the plants, the aroma of the leaves. I know in shade gardens, people are always trying to "add color," find a plant that will brighten up the space. This I don't understand, I think there is nothing more beautiful than how all the variations of the color blend and compliment each other.
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I've actually considered creating a full-sun green garden.. with interesting foliage plants, unique flowers with green blooms, various evergreens, shrubs with variegated leaves, perhaps add a green wine bottle tree--maybe someday...
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