We went on a shopping spree for plants with the head gardener from SSIS. We ended up with over 40 plants including a large palm tree, some bamboo, and three beautiful orchids.
Shopping:
Paying 2,475,000vnd for Everything:
Taking Delivery 10 Min. Later:
Our Rooftop Patio:
It was a lot of fun and the guys working on it worked really hard. One thing that is strange is how many of the plants we see commonly as indoor plants in the US grow like crazy outdoors here. Now, if the rain will just stop, we can have dinner outside tonight. Not likely.
Jacksons in Saigon 
Hasn’t stopped raining here either! Gets frustrating doesn’t it!?!
By: Kris Erskine Campbell on October 10, 2010
at 2:55 am
I think you’ve sent the rain to us! Lisette walked in a downpour this morning for 45 minutes! Can’t wait to dine on your beautiful patio in March!
By: Mary Jackson on October 10, 2010
at 8:52 am
I walked WITH Lisette!!!
By: Mary Jackson on October 10, 2010
at 8:52 am
Thanks for posting photos of your plant shopping. Looks like you got some nice specimens as well as some nice pots. It’s going to be hard to leave all that behind when you finish in VN.
I’m glad to see that the plants weren’t delivered teetering on the back of mopeds.
By: Mom/Anne/Popo on October 10, 2010
at 7:30 pm
Love the outdoor dining spot! The plants are gorgeous. You know we are living vicariously through you right now. Keep the posts coming.
By: A. Olsen on October 10, 2010
at 10:24 pm
A little calculation reveals that you paid an average of $3.71 per plant. Amazing! I wish you could have taken a photo of all 40 of them grouped together.
By: Mom/Anne/Popo on October 11, 2010
at 10:42 pm
Looks as though you have found the perfect way to garden, plenty of help! The effect is wonderful, Hope the pots have holes in the bottom for drainage……..or maybe you can leave that detail to the gardener.
By: Dave on October 12, 2010
at 7:44 pm