Gardening in Vietnam

You had to know I'd post something about this sooner or later :-). Nurseries in Vietnam are pretty cool, with lots of different plant material to check out. Like everything in this country, nurseries we visited were narrow and deep, creating a cool path of discovery. Bonsai trees reign supreme, as most Hanoi gardens consist of a terrace, a courtyard or balcony. They take their Bonsai seriously, and we've seen so many amazing specimens. A lot of their containers are flat bottomed shapes elevated on a pedestal or feet, adding to their exotic feel. Here are a few pics of some highlights: