We recently visited the botanical gardens in the mountain of Doi Inthanon in northern Thailand. Doi Inthanon is the tallest mountain in Thailand and is actually the first peak of the Himalaya mountain range.
On the way up the mountain we saw the ubiquitous rice fields ready for harvest. The golden yellows of the fields are glowing at this time of the year.
I love the yellow of this bamboo.
There were 100's of rainbow chard grown on the slopes in the botanical gardens. I want to go back in a month or so when it has grown up a bit.It will be stunning. And you can eat it too.
Huge waterfalls high up in the hills, with dozens of smaller waterfalls meandering down the hill side. Lots of bamboo bridges spanning these streams.
On the way up the mountain we saw the ubiquitous rice fields ready for harvest. The golden yellows of the fields are glowing at this time of the year.
This mossy roof seems to do well in the damp environment at the top of the mountain.
The miles of plastic hoop houses are where the cut flowers are grown.Complete hillsides were covered with plastic.At this time they seem to be growing mostly chrysanthemums.
I love the yellow of this bamboo.
It is very striking grown in scattered clumps around the garden.
There were 100's of rainbow chard grown on the slopes in the botanical gardens. I want to go back in a month or so when it has grown up a bit.It will be stunning. And you can eat it too.
There was of course a lot of coffee trees. Looking very decorative as the berries start to ripen. The harvest will be in December.
On the way to the waterfalls it was a surprise to see hillsides clothed in tree ferns (or pongas if you are from NZ)
Huge waterfalls high up in the hills, with dozens of smaller waterfalls meandering down the hill side. Lots of bamboo bridges spanning these streams.
An unfurling frond from the tree fern.
Yet another waterfall. The volume of water coming off the mountain is tremendous.
A friendly bird of paradise to end the day.
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