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Bamboo Geek: PARK(ing) Day and bamboo in Sacramento, California
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All about bamboo plants and other related topics. Tuesday, September 24, 2013. PARK(ing) Day and bamboo in Sacramento, California. I had the good fortune to work with the local Sacramento of landscape architecture firm - Stantec. Which was held this past Friday (September 20, 2013). PARK(ing) Day. Is an annual worldwide event where artists, designers and citizens transform metered parking spots into temporary public parks. So, my part in this event - I was asked to lend bamboo for the Stantec. Bamboo pri...
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Bamboo Geek: July 2012
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All about bamboo plants and other related topics. Monday, July 30, 2012. The Huntington. definitely one for the gardener's bucket list. Talk to most hard-core garden geeks. People like me, and we have our own garden ' bucket lists. That list of dreamy garden destinations you must visit before you kick the bucket. Places for gardeners to explore. Recently, on a trip to Southern California, I was able to convince my family to spend a half day at The Huntington. And the Jungle Garden. Here are some photos o...
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Bamboo Geek: June 2012
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All about bamboo plants and other related topics. Tuesday, June 19, 2012. A new variety of bamboo, a fluke or recipe for disappointment? I often stroll about the backyard, usually on some project or just merely focused on a gardening basic, like keeping your plants watered during a hot summer day. It's easy to get so focused that you forget the little things, the garden surprises that lurk around the corner, soon to be discovered in the garden. My thought process - Eureka! As a named variety. I must admi...
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Bamboo Geek: February 2012
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All about bamboo plants and other related topics. Tuesday, February 28, 2012. Recent warmth brings out the best in a beautiful bamboo. What a treat it was to get an e-mail with a photo attached from Aaron, a customer who obtained a Himalayacalamus hookerianus 'Teague's Blue Bamboo' from me in November 2011. I have blogged on this specific variety many times. One blog post was picked up on a popular garden blog, Dirt du Jour. So without further adieu, here is what Aaron sent me. Believe it or not. sam...
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Bamboo Geek: May 2012
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All about bamboo plants and other related topics. Thursday, May 31, 2012. Rocklin bamboo nursery on DIY Network's Turf War “Fire Water vs. Floating Bed" episode. Tomorrow (Friday, June 1, 2012) at 6 pm - Here are the details on the Turf War episode I am on that airs on the DIY Network tomorrow - " Turf War “Fire Water vs. Floating Bed. But please be sure to check your local cable listing, as air times are subject to change! Hope you enjoy the show! Mad Man Bamboo Nursery - Rocklin, CA. Links to this post.
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Bamboo Geek: Is bamboo drought tolerant?
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All about bamboo plants and other related topics. Saturday, June 7, 2014. Is bamboo drought tolerant? Yes, somewhat - but it really depends. OK, so not the clearest answer, but let me explain. Tends to be more drought tolerant that its running cousin because it grows slightly deeper, on average. This lends the ability to have more water supply opportunities for the plant, much like a tree with a deep taproot would. However, generally this would require the bamboo. And Bambusa multiplex ' Alphonse Karr.
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Bamboo Geek: The best containers to grow bamboo in...
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All about bamboo plants and other related topics. Saturday, September 14, 2013. The best containers to grow bamboo in. Ah, a moment of spare time - I finally have a chance to get back to this blog, break the radio silence and talk about a topic that I have been thinking about and get asked about alot - "What kind of container should I use for my bamboo? So what is an ideal container for bamboo? Here are some ideas:. 2 I always stay away from pots that taper at the top - always go for straight side or pot...
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Bamboo Geek: Local bamboo artisan puts heart into his creations
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All about bamboo plants and other related topics. Sunday, September 23, 2012. Local bamboo artisan puts heart into his creations. At our September 15 plant sale in Elk Grove, I had the pleasure of meeting Steven King, a Sacramento area bamboo craftsman that makes both beautiful and functional hand-carved art pieces made from bamboo poles. Steve's business, Bamboo Whisperer ( www.bamboowhisperer.com. Is just getting off the ground and he has already sold several pieces. Just as I created the first wall-mo...
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Seasonal Wisdom: February 2011
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Celebrating the richness of nature's abundance all year long. Wednesday, February 16, 2011. Part IV - Charlotte Germane Shares Great Garden Books. Books in the garden. Photo by spakattacks. Philadelphia and Nova Scotia. This multi-part series has landed in Nevada City, California to hear more about how great garden books inspire writers. When she's not gardening, she's blogging for Dirt du jour: Northern California. Or tweeting as @DaffodilPlanter. Courtesy of David Neumeyer. 65279;You can learn ...