Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
While we were visiting the Big Island of Hawaii, Dave and I took a trip to Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden. Located north of Hilo in a real tropical rainforest, the garden is a lush paradise of exotic plants from rainforests around the world, including lots of orchids.
We spent half the day soaking in the stunning floral beauty. Innumerable tropical flowers, a koi pond, waterfalls, jungle birds, and ocean vistas kept our cameras clicking away. The garden is a non-profit sanctuary for many rare plants, helping to preserve them against the threats of habitat destruction and climate change. Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden also provides educational programs, and spreads Hawaiian beauty by shipping tropical flower bouquets within the USA.
And to prove that we actually did take pictures besides orchids, below are a baby pineapple, a pink ginger flower, and a yellow heliconia flower. In the last photo, Onomea Falls rushes through the garden valley. What a paradise!
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February 4th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
I love this garden! My husband and I were just there a few months ago. We found it by accident and spent the whole afternoon there. I didnt want to leave! Thanks for sharing some of your pictures, their very pretty.
February 17th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
Beautiful photos! That little pineapple is going to be tasty someday. It would be nice to swim in that waterfall on a warm day.
April 14th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
great photos, the little pineapple looks tasty
June 3rd, 2009 at 1:42 pm
Gorgeous flowers! I’ve spent time on the Big Island, but always on the dry Kona side, and only gone over to the Hilo side to see Kilauea. Next time I visit I’ll definitely make a point to go to this garden. Thanks.
June 28th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
The waterfalls look like the perfect place for cool dip on a hot day. Thanks for the photos.