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== Getting to the Garden == | == Getting to the Garden == | ||
[[Image:HTBG0.jpg|thumb|300px|Leaving Hilo]] | [[Image:HTBG0.jpg|thumb|300px|Leaving Hilo]] | ||
| − | *As you drive north from the sleepy town of Hilo on the wet windward coast of the Big Island you begin a 1 hour journey along one of the prettiest coastlines in Hawaii. The first stop for any plant lover is the Hawaii | + | *As you drive north from the sleepy town of Hilo on the wet windward coast of the Big Island you begin a 1 hour journey along one of the prettiest coastlines in Hawaii. The first stop for any plant lover is the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden located on the 4 mile scenic by-pass to Onomea Bay off the main highway.The HTBG is not a palm garden as much as just a gorgeous tropical paradise landscaped to take full advantage of it's unsurpassed natural beauty. They do however, claim to have 200 species of palms. |
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[[Image:HTBG4.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Onemea Bay]][[Image:HTBG10.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Naturalized Archontophoenix]] | [[Image:HTBG4.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Onemea Bay]][[Image:HTBG10.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Naturalized Archontophoenix]] | ||
*The HTBG is centered on Onomea Bay, a small lush cove off the beaten path with numerous streams and waterfalls meandering down the slopes to the sea. | *The HTBG is centered on Onomea Bay, a small lush cove off the beaten path with numerous streams and waterfalls meandering down the slopes to the sea. | ||
| − | *In the surrounding forest Archontophoenix have naturalized and are growing in great abundance putting on a breathtaking display for the palm connoisseur. | + | *In the surrounding forest Archontophoenix have naturalized and are growing in great abundance, putting on a breathtaking display for the palm connoisseur. |
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| − | == At the Garden == | + | == At the Garden Gate == |
| − | [[Image:HTBG3.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Surrounding forest]][[Image:HTBG101.jpg|right|thumb|300px]] | + | [[Image:HTBG3.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Surrounding forest]][[Image:HTBG101.jpg|right|thumb|300px|One Lane Bridge]] |
| − | *After a short windy drive through the verdant forest on the old scenic road with one lane bridges, we arrive at the front gate.<br style="clear:both;"/> | + | *After a short windy drive through the verdant forest on the old scenic road, complete with one lane bridges, we arrive at the front gate.<br style="clear:both;"/> |
[[Image:HTBG1.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Front Gate]][[Image:HTBG6.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Entry Bridge]] | [[Image:HTBG1.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Front Gate]][[Image:HTBG6.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Entry Bridge]] | ||
*After proceeding through the front gate you immediately enter a tropical wonderland, and after you cross the first bridge you leave the modern world behind. | *After proceeding through the front gate you immediately enter a tropical wonderland, and after you cross the first bridge you leave the modern world behind. | ||
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== The Grounds == | == The Grounds == | ||
| − | + | *The property has many small streams with cascading waterfalls where ever you look. Don't forget the mosquito repellent they keep at the front gate. If it's dinner time, you'll be glad you remembered, because you're dinner. | |
| + | [[Image:HTBG22.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Many Streams]][[Image:HTBG11.jpg|200px|thumb|Many Waterfalls]] | ||
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| − | + | *All of the streams find their way down to Onemea Bay. It is one of those places you will forever remember. In Hawaiian 'Onomea' means "the best place," and it is aptly named. The rugged coast with black lava and sand is characteristic of much of the coast on the Hilo side of the Big Island. | |
| + | [[Image:HTBG15.jpg|left|300px|thumb|The Bay]][[Image:HTBG16.jpg|300px|thumb|The Shoreline]] | ||
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== The Plants == | == The Plants == | ||
| − | There is quite a variety of tropical plants on the 17 acres landscaped in a natural flowing display. Below is a Gallery of some of some of them. If you would like more information on the HTBG, visit their website. [http://www.htbg.com/index.php?page=about|The Hawaiian Tropical Botanical Garden] | + | *There is quite a variety of tropical plants on the 17 acres landscaped in a natural flowing display. Below is a Gallery of some of some of them. If you would like more information on the HTBG, visit their website. [http://www.htbg.com/index.php?page=about|The Hawaiian Tropical Botanical Garden] |
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Image:HTBG12.jpg|Ginger | Image:HTBG12.jpg|Ginger | ||
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Image:HTBG19.jpg|Ti Plants | Image:HTBG19.jpg|Ti Plants | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| + | [[Category:GARDENS]][[Category:ARTICLES]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:51, 18 February 2009
<google>CH02</google>
Getting to the Garden
- As you drive north from the sleepy town of Hilo on the wet windward coast of the Big Island you begin a 1 hour journey along one of the prettiest coastlines in Hawaii. The first stop for any plant lover is the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden located on the 4 mile scenic by-pass to Onomea Bay off the main highway.The HTBG is not a palm garden as much as just a gorgeous tropical paradise landscaped to take full advantage of it's unsurpassed natural beauty. They do however, claim to have 200 species of palms.
- The HTBG is centered on Onomea Bay, a small lush cove off the beaten path with numerous streams and waterfalls meandering down the slopes to the sea.
- In the surrounding forest Archontophoenix have naturalized and are growing in great abundance, putting on a breathtaking display for the palm connoisseur.
At the Garden Gate
- After a short windy drive through the verdant forest on the old scenic road, complete with one lane bridges, we arrive at the front gate.
- After proceeding through the front gate you immediately enter a tropical wonderland, and after you cross the first bridge you leave the modern world behind.
The Grounds
- The property has many small streams with cascading waterfalls where ever you look. Don't forget the mosquito repellent they keep at the front gate. If it's dinner time, you'll be glad you remembered, because you're dinner.
- All of the streams find their way down to Onemea Bay. It is one of those places you will forever remember. In Hawaiian 'Onomea' means "the best place," and it is aptly named. The rugged coast with black lava and sand is characteristic of much of the coast on the Hilo side of the Big Island.
The Plants
- There is quite a variety of tropical plants on the 17 acres landscaped in a natural flowing display. Below is a Gallery of some of some of them. If you would like more information on the HTBG, visit their website. Hawaiian Tropical Botanical Garden
Ginger
Unknown
Ginger
Heliconia
Anthurium
Scindapsus pictus
Heliconia
Ti Plants
