Moon Gardens | by Madisyn Taylor In the height of summertime's heat, we drift outdoors at dusk to refresh ourselves in the temperate air of evening. Cricket song and the glow of fireflies come together with ever-lengthening shadows to create a natural symphony of overlapping sensations that invigorate the body and gladden the soul. As the sun sets, the vivid colors of most flowers and leaves fade, becoming a dull grey, but moon gardens provide us with a space to appreciate Mother Nature's bounty long after the light of day has retreated. Designed to be enjoyed from dusk until the coming of the darkness, these gardens serve as a perfect complement to silvery moonlight, mild summer nights, and the spirit of rejuvenation. Most plant life worships the sun, but a select few shrubs and flowers come into their own in luna's glow. The silvery leaves of lamb's ears and artemisia reflect the radiance of the moon, while the bright-white flowers adorning yucca and evening primrose seem to shimmer brilliantly in dusk's gloom. Certain blossoms such as the moonflower and four o'clocks open only at night, releasing their sweet fragrances in spectacular displays of scent and beauty. While creating a moon garden, remember to take each human sense into account. We appreciate the ghostly beauty of nighttime nature best when we can sit comfortably until our eyes have adjusted to the surrounding darkness. Bamboo and thick grasses make a comforting sound when bandied about by gentle nighttime breezes. Transforming a portion of your existing yard or patio into a moon garden is simple, and the pleasure you will derive from your nighttime retreat will become worth it once you start to enjoy it. Green spaces come alive at night when nocturnal blossoms release their perfume into the air and ethereally lovely and luminous foliage dances in the breeze. In a moon garden, relaxation is a simple matter of attuning yourself to the stillness of evening and seeing, for the first time, the myriad shades of beauty that can be found in the darkness. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Suzanne Bryant If you're currently experiencing wrinkles, sagging skin, low energy, and having trouble focusing, you may automatically assume that signs of aging are inevitable. However, certain lifestyle practices exist that can actually reverse aging in a completely natural way--without any injectables, plastic surgery, or expensive supplements. The secret lies behind a very specific blend of exercises, nutrition, food choices, lifestyle practices, meditation, and DIY beauty treatments based on the latest science and ancient formulas. With this highly beneficial course, you'll uncover the secret to natural ageless beauty with a plan that will have you looking more youthful and feeling more energetic than you have in years! Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Anti-Aging Face Yoga 2. 21 Day Plant-Based Plan for a Lighter, Happier YOU! 3. Fit and Fierce Over 40 4. Pelvis Reset for Lower Back Pain 5. Go Sleeveless in 14 Days 6. How to Communicate Like a Buddhist 7. Yoga for Empaths 8. Write. Heal. Transform: A Magical Memoir Writing Course 9. Gorgeous Youthful You in 21 Days 10. Radical Boundaries
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