Plant early-blooming bulbs now—lots of them!—for dark-defying rays of yellow sunshine.

Let’s face it, winter can be dark and depressing. The average day in February in the Pacific Northwest barely gets 10 hours of (mostly cloudy) daylight. But what if I told you a sunshine-inspired display of late winter blooms could call in the light and perk up your spirits.

The key to this hypothetical botanical cure is twofold: yellow blooms—lots of them. Let me explain. Yellow is the brightest color on the spectrum, so yellow plants and blossoms are the most visible, even in low light. The second part of this floral equation calls for generosity and abundance. According to social scientists and designers who study this sort of thing, color and multiplicity are key factors in cultivating emotional wellbeing and joy.

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GROW in The Seattle Times