Moon Gardens

[View Online]( INSPIRATION [Moon Gardens]( A whole other type of beauty exists in the moonlight that we can fully enjoy if we know how. 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 invigorates the body and gladdens the soul. As the sun sets, the vivid colors of most flowers and leaves fade, becoming a dull gray, 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 dark, 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 the moon’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 along with spectacular displays of 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 is worth 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, perhaps for the first time, the myriad shades of beauty that can be found in the darkness.   DailyOM Course Spotlight [A Year of Guided Meditations]( Receive 52 transformative guided meditations — one for each week of the year — to help you cultivate greater gratitude, forgiveness, self-compassion, and so much more. In this meditative program, Dudley Evenson will guide you through each meditative journey as she plays the harp, and her husband, Dean Evenson, plays the flute. You’ll explore different aspects of your inner self, cultivate mindfulness, and achieve greater inner peace. [Learn More]( New Courses - [The Fiber Effect to Heal the Body]( - [3D Stretches for a Fully Functional Body]( - [Transverse Abs Workout for Instant Relief]( - [Sex and Intimacy After 40]( Recommended For You [The Fiber Effect to Heal the Body]( [Learn More]( [3D Stretches for a Fully Functional Body]( [Learn More]( [Transverse Abs Workout for Instant Relief]( [Learn More]( [Sex and Intimacy After 40]( [Learn More]( [Spiritual Design for a Healthy Home]( [Learn More]( [Ancient Medicine Wheel to Heal and Reclaim Your Life]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 2. [Transverse Abs Workout for Instant Relief]( 3. [Fascia Flows to Free Your Body]( 4. [Getting Unstuck]( 5. [From Self-Destruction to Reconstruction]( 6. [Holistic Vagus Nerve Stretches for Immediate Relief]( 7. [Breaking the Mental Loops of Negative Self-Talk]( 8. [3D Stretches for a Fully Functional Body]( 9. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 10. [Hormone-Balancing Workout to Stay Fit Over 50]( Explore 350+ Courses There's something for everyone. What do you want to learn today? [Browse by Topic]( [DailyOM Logo](   [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( You are receiving this email because you're subscribed to DailyOM. You are registered with {EMAIL}. [Inspirations]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Remove me from this list]( | [Help/FAQ]( Copyright © 2023 [Everyday Health, Inc.]( All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subject to our [terms of service]( and [privacy policy](.