The Seasonal Walk Saga, april 23
By Tovah Martin
It's Not Just About Color
It’s not only about color. Although the tulips were planted randomly in their batwing-shaped waves, they are amazingly evenly spaced. But the height variations make the scene. Cushioned in newly emerging perennials and smaller specialty bulbs, the tulips are staggered at different levels. And that’s what gives the border its natural flavor of the moment. The tulips seem to float like butterflies, especially when open. The whites capture the sunbeams, the brighter colors add intrigue, while the darker shades blend with the perennials. And like pollinators, they’re all soaring at a variety of altitudes. The colors and the choreography are what give us the signal that this confection is newsworthy. The allure is also what sends the crowds off their beaten track down this side detour. Perhaps the Seasonal Walk was wrought for weddings – but when they stroll down this aisle, everyone is engaged.
