Bambusa multiplex ‘Alphonse Karr’

May 14, 2009

Most temperate bamboos make horrible house plants, but this subtropical beauty makes a great container plant indoors and out.

Highlights of Bamboo Tour at Quail Botanical Garden

May 5, 2009

As a long time member and supporter of the American Bamboo Society I was especially happy to visit the garden where the ABS was born, and learn about the bamboos from some wonderful tour guides!

A Bit About Fargesia nitida

May 2, 2009

It is difficult to describe the flowering process in absolute terms for all bamboos, but I think it’s safe to say that for the temperate clumping bamboos in the genus Fargesia, a flowering event ends with the death of the plant, and eventually for all of the plants of that species.

What’s Shooting?

April 26, 2009

It has been such a cold winter and early spring that most of my bamboos are just getting started. Fargesia robusta has really hit its stride, as you can see from the pics.  The existing culms on this plant are about 8′-10′ tall, and I am expecting the new shoots to top out over 15′ [...]

Short Clip of Chimonobambusa tumidissinoda in the Breeze

April 25, 2009

Had the camera with, and I couldn’t resist taking a short clip of probably my favorite bamboo.  So here it is, Chimonobambusa tumidissinoda in the wind. Click on the red HD button to get the best video.  Full screen doesn’t look too bad either.

How to Divide a Clumping Bamboo

April 14, 2009

Since this is my first go at a video, I picked something very basic and easy to demonstrate.  I am just learning about the whole video formatting thing as well, but I promise the content and the quality of the video will improve!

You’re Golden with Golden Bamboo

April 10, 2009

Phyllostachys aurea, known as Golden Bamboo, is one of the most common bamboos in Western Washington gardens, garden centers and specialty bamboo nurseries. Here are five compelling reasons why this bamboo should find a place in your garden. You can click on the pics to view a larger image.

Latest Landscape Pics

April 8, 2009

We still have the lawn areas to renovate and some finishing touches before this project is complete, but we are getting close.  Here are the latest pics of the New Granite Wall and  The Paver Patio I wrote about in previous articles.

The Paver Patio

April 4, 2009

In this article I have the updates on last week’s landscape project, including some photos and how-to information on building a paver patio. In last week’s article New Granite Wall, we left off with Travis forming up, and then compacting the gravel base for the patio area. Click on the thumbnails to view a larger [...]

Vole Patrol

April 1, 2009

In my article on Winter Vole Damage I wrote about what voles are, where you are likely to find them, and how to identify vole damage. In this article, I share some ideas how to prevent vole damage to bamboo container plants, and how to trap a vole.  Click on the thumbnails to view a [...]

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