It’s strange how words can represent so many things and one has to know the context of the message to understand its usage.A 'green-eyed monster' had to do with jealousy; 'eating your greens' is maintaining a healthy diet; the grass greener on the other side deals with contentment; and a 'green-horn' is a rookie.
Green used to mean just that – one of the many colours of the rainbow. When a city was referred to as green and clean city, it used to mean that it was full of trees and flowering plants.
Today if you googled the word ‘green’ you would probably get the website of a “save-the earth” group or political groups with an environmental agenda. 
I much prefer to stick to the original designation of the word “green.” Did you know that the word green comes from the Old English word grene, or in its older form, groeni, meaning “to grow.” (Wikipedia) 
Growth is what I see when I look at the green plants in my garden. The average homeowner cringes when spring arrives, and their lawns grow an inch a day. I actually love mowing the lawn for the smell and the excuse to be outdoors. 
Green speaks to me about growth opportunities which sometimes comes with a sacrifice and can be inconvenient. 
“He makes me lie down in green pastures.” Psalm 23:2
Whether it is found in an old growth forest or in a tropical paradise, green is still one of the most pleasing-to-the-eye colours.
Green lily pads.
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