Susan Durisek’s blog

Artemesia

          & 

  Jasmine

Gardens are not only for sunny days.  They can cast an evening glow with reflected light as well.  One idea: Choose plants with light and shiny flowers and leaves, which show up well when it’s dark.  The feathery leaves of silver Artemesia, reminiscent of the mood goddess Artemis, are a good choice along side a mass of white begonias.  Think about other senses in the dark, too.  Some flowers, like night-blooming jasmine, open when it’s dark, to release an amazing, almost overpowering soporific fragrance. 

Ahhh, the magic of midsummer nights!