In the middle of autumn, Ham Thuan Nam dragon fruit hill garden, the cool, fresh water vapor spreads throughout the garden. After the rainy days, the autumn sunshine becomes golden, sweet like drops of honey caressing the skin of the village girls. The ladies are charming, pretty, and smile warmly to welcome guests.
Dragon fruit with white flower buds, mixed with green and red fruits, are harvested one after another from the garden. Young people and young women are enthusiastic and energetic working in the dragon fruit growing area. Hearing the sound of trucks accelerating, rushing and making noise, motorcyclists carefully slow down and stay close to the roadside. The village road during the harvest season is the road to transport dragon fruit to the warehouses in time for the trade trips through Tan Thanh border gate in Lang Son .
The south wind blew through the hills of Len Hua Mountain. The scent of wild flowers was strong and pungent, mixed with the pungent smell of manure and the fragrant smell of tree resin. The sun rose brightly, the rumbling sound of the lawn mower drowned out the voices of people calling each other to go work in the garden. The path was full of weeds that had been neatly trimmed. The dragon fruit poles were lined up in straight rows, their canopies still glistening with morning dew. On the other side of the hill, the sprayer spread out its fan blades like a shimmering dance. On the concrete road, the group of people spread out in every corner of the vast dragon fruit garden.
The dragon fruit flower buds bloom at night, gently, shyly, spreading out 21 thin petals like white silk shimmering in the bright moonlit night, the space is peaceful and quiet. The moon spreads its bright yellow color on the vast green grass, trees, flowers and fruits. If you have the opportunity to visit the dragon fruit garden, you must patiently wait and look forward to this moment, you will feel the miracle of nature. The exchange of the scent of the dragon fruit flower takes place at night, the flower does not sleep, the flower is like a brand new lover, discreet and shy. When the sun rises brightly, the flower has been pollinated, the petals gradually wither, forming a dragon fruit with 21 ears for shape, and the fruit is fully ripe within 30 days.
You miss your hometown so much, what passionate kiss you exchanged for the first time, what familiar path through this garden. The love for your hometown rises in your heart, you look forward to the day you return, suddenly amazed by the amazing scenery, you tilt your head to admire the pure white dragon fruit flowers blooming on Len Hua mountain. Our farmers are attached to and love the dragon fruit tree like a "soul mate", the morning sun and afternoon rain do not matter, the hard work and hardship are not afraid. The farmer's assets are counted on the top of this concrete pillar stuck in the ground. How much food, clothing, and shelter; how much education, practice, and success; how much contribution to social welfare; all of the farmer's life is fulfilled thanks to the dragon fruit garden.
How much love is needed to match the perseverance and tenacity of our farmers. When gecko disease (brown spots) attacked dragon fruit trees in low-lying areas. Our farmers proposed a solution to raise the garden soil, create a slope for drainage, and reinvest in new varieties. The cost is quite expensive, but many farmers have resolutely implemented it and achieved results, the dragon fruit roots have good drainage, and the tree trunks have grown healthily.
It is truly admirable for farmers to be steadfast and loyal to dragon fruit trees. The strength of farmers is extraordinary, thousands of concrete pillars are transported up the hill to welcome the new day's sunlight. Continuing the new beginning, many hardships and challenges lie ahead. Concrete pillars stand tall and line up on the hillside. Power lines and water pipes are also installed and ready for operation. On Len Hua mountain, the wind blows up the hem of the shirt, the scorching sun hits the skin, and bumpy rocks block the way. More than that, this place has the iron will and strong belief of farmers who have been through hardships. Who can understand how many hardships and challenges our farmers face? We must succeed, we must harvest many seasons of sweet fruits.
Our farmers are familiar with the shape of dragon fruit, plump, rosy, healthy and erect. The appearance of dragon fruit is attractive, beautiful, and more eye-catching than any other fruit. Dragon fruit is a commodity product not only for delicious eating but also for display and viewing. Many years later, customers are still fascinated by the "beauty" of dragon fruit. Our farmers learn how to regulate output, supply just enough to meet demand so that customers do not get bored. Our farmers firmly believe in taking care of and cherishing dragon fruit to be beautiful, plump, delicious, weighing from 5 to 7 taels is just right.
If you love the autumn of your hometown Ham Thuan Nam, you should come here to see the lanterns on Len Hua mountain. The dragon fruit garden is bright red on the hills. The village road has been paved with concrete. The path in the garden is also free of weeds. The wind blows gently. The yellow sunshine is just warm enough. Your motorbike will run smoothly, making your trip fun and refreshing. Surely you must stop by the hut in the garden, take beautiful photos on the hill of white dragon fruit flowers, gracefully blooming, with green fruit on the left and red fruit on the right. Or a group of friends gather on the grass, holding a drinking party in the countryside, very fun, but also very strange.
The garden soil was soft and full after the showers. The amorous frogs had finished their lovemaking and breeding, and had returned to their burrows to take a deep autumnal nap, recovering the vitality bestowed by the earth and sky. Only the toads and frogs remained tirelessly, opening their mouths to sing a song of longing. The cool autumn wind blew through the garden, cooling the earth and sky.
The hammock swinging in the garden gently lulls you back to a beautiful dream. When you are frustrated by the cramped city, crowded people, and suffocating vehicle exhaust; when you are exhausted and tired from the hustle and bustle of life, then you return to your hometown Ham Thuan Nam. Here, our farmers are simple, honest, and hospitable. The fresh air allows you to breathe and nourish your health. The beautiful, cool environment makes you love people and life, and your boredom disappears. Be careful, the dragon fruit garden countryside will hold your feet, hold your hand, make you reluctant to leave, make you remember it forever and ever.
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