When his gladioli bloomed too late for the Lunar New Year market, Nguyen Van Phuoc faced heavy losses. Instead, he opened his garden to visitors, transforming the setback into a source of income. Phuoc, who lives in Xuan Huong-Dalat ward in the Central Highlands Lam Dong Province, invested more than VND 100 million (about USD 4,000) to grow 0.1 hectares of gladioli for the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
However, unfavourable weather slowed the crop's growth, and traders declined to collect the flowers once they blossomed after Tet.
"With the flowers in full bloom after the holiday, traders did not return," he said. "So I decided to keep them in the field and welcome visitors for sightseeing and photos. If the weather holds, the flowers can last for more than 10 days."
Word of the open garden quickly spread, drawing locals and tourists keen to take photos and show support. The vibrant field has also attracted photography enthusiasts, with dozens of visitors arriving each day.
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