Color in the Garden: Wrap Up

Learn some color theory, the art and science of color in the garden, and categorize flowers and foliage by color.

Color wheel (painted by Jason Quisenberry)

Getting Started

Learn a little about the theory of color, and how it pertains to color in the garden.

Color in the Garden
Color Theory
Designing with Color

Color in the Garden

Observe the colors of flowers and foliage in the garden, especially plants that thrive in the Mediterranean climate of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Color in the Garden: White
Color in the Garden: Clear Yellows
Color in the Garden: The Blues
Color in the Garden: Pinks and Mauves
Color in the Garden: Strong Reds
Color in the Garden: Hot Colors
Color in the Garden: Foliage
Color in the Garden: Beautiful Browns
Container Gardens of the North

Seasonal Color in Nature

Wander in nature to observe changes in nature through the seasons.

Spring on the Iron Horse Trail
Summer on the Iron Horse Trail
Fall on the Iron Horse Trail

Books and Art Movies

Read books to learn the basics of color in art and the landscape, and enjoy films about three significant artists.

Color in Your Garden
The Twentieth Century Art Book
Elements of Color
Summer Movies 2017: Mr. Turner
Summer Movies 2017: Renoir
Summer Movies 2017: Vincent & Theo