Happy St Patrick’s Day to all our Irish readers, whether they be Irish by birth or Irish in their hearts!

Green is such a lush color. Some call it the color of life; some call it the color of prosperity and abundance. Some see it as the color of vitality. Working in a “green” environment used to mean working with plants, as we do; now it has taken on the meaning of leaving the lightest footprint possible on the earth’s environment. I still see the two definitions tied together. As we work with plants we realize their revitalizing qualities. They calm us and nourish our spirits. Even though we may rush through our work on the benches, our eyes behold a feast of colors, our skin a plethora of textures, and we become as centered as any Yoga master. We are truly blessed to have the opportunity of being surrounded by living plants.