Bamboo products on special in time for Christmas

Many of our bamboo products are now 20% off. Why not check out the new prices of some of our high quality bamboo products. Socks, singlets, men's and women's underwear. All the non bacterial and anti perspiration properties of  bamboo products at a special price ready for great Christmas gifts.

Tradies and other people on their feet all day love these high quality socks.

Follow this link to see our products and their new prices: www.bamboo-plants.com.au/bamboo-product-category.php

Bamboo creations going to the Foster market.

It is now summer and getting very close to Christmas, so why not come for a drive down the beach to the lovely town of Foster. We will be there this Sunday (11th Dec) for the Foster Market. 

This market is on the Foster Showgrounds on Station St, Foster, 3964. This has over 200 stalls with all the profits going to the local charities so come and support the area and get some interesting gifts for Christmas.

Other markets
If you miss us at Foster then we are also at Violet-town this Saturday (10th) and  Berwick on Sunday the 18th Dec. Plenty of opportunities to get your bamboo plants and other bamboo related products (like our high quality bamboo socks). We also have an offer where if you ring during the week, then we can deliver your order to one of our markets free of charge. Give us a call on 1300 654 454 or come and say Hi to one of the markets we attend.

State Rose and Garden show and Coloured Bamboo

Different coloured bamboo canes

The State Rose and Garden show is approaching very quickly. Only just over a week away. With the weather improving now is the time to get out into the garden and get things ready for Christmas. The State Rose and Garden show would be a great event to get all the ideas flowing for your own garden. The show has a program of different guest speakers from Vasili Kanidiadis (SBS plant and produce guru) to Jane Edmanson (3AW and gardening Australia) and several others. 

This show is on Sat 19th and Sun 20th November from 10am - 4pm. According to the website entry is FREE (another bonus of the event).

Bamboo is such a versatile plant. It is fast growing and can clump together to form a great screen or wind break. You can trim or hedge your bamboo to suit the situation or the garden that it is planted in. The picture above shows bamboo that has been hedged to provide a green screen that can block neighbouring buildings. Once you are inspired by the different coloured roses at the show then come and talk to us about the different coloured bamboo.  We would love to assist you with your bamboo requirements.

Bamboo Creations at the State Rose and Garden Show

Bamboo Creations attending the State Rose and Garden Show

What a time of year for big shows. We have recently had Mt Macedon, Henty, Murrumbateman and now Werribee Park. This will be a real treat as there will be more than 5000 roses on display at the State Rose and Garden Show. 

The State Rose and Garden show is held at the magnificent Werribee park. This is found on K Road, in Werribee South. The show is open from 10am until 4pm on both Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th of November.

In addition to the many varied exhibitors (including Bamboo Creations Victoria), there will be guided tours around the beautiful gardens. There are even activities for the kids including garden workshops, face painting and lawn games. One of the best things about this event - it is Free to enter. If you would like more information there is a link on our website (under Contact/Our Markets/Expos).

So come for drive down to Werribee Park and say G'day.

Bamboo Creations to Canberra Murrumbateman Field Days

Bamboo Creations going to Murrumbateman Field Days

The Murrumbateman Field Days is on this weekend (15th and 16th Oct). It is another big event needing both Sat and Sun for you to see it all. Murrumbateman is a town between Yass and Canberra so come for a drive and visit us. The address is 19 East Street, Murrumbateman, NSW, 2582. It is open on Sat from 8am - 5pm and Sun from 8am - 4pm. 

Murrumbateman map

We went onto the website to give you an idea of some of the exhibitors that are attending this Field Days but the list was too vast (a list spanning 9 pages).  To give you an idea of the exhibitors here are a few of the categories: Leisure, Machinery and Tools, Power Tools, Entertainment, Sustainability, Food, Arts and Crafts and Horticulture just to name a few. If you need more information then we have a link to the Murrumbateman Field Days website from our site.

Bamboo Creations at Baw Baw Garden and Home expo

Bamboo Creations Victoria going to Baw Baw Garden and Home Expo

Bamboo Creations Victoria is attending another big event this weekend. The Gippsland Baw Baw Garden and Home expo is on all weekend (Sat 8th and Sun 9th Oct). This is held at Lardner Park near Warragul and will be open from 9am to 4pm both days. According to the website you proceed along the Princes Highway towards Warragul and then turn off at the first Warragul exit. We have a link to this website from ours so if you need more information then please follow the links from our site.








This will be another big event as it needs 2 days for you to get through it all. There are over 40 specialist and general nurseries (including us at Bamboo Creations Victoria) and a full timetable of guest speakers with the draw card of Vasili Kanidiadis. Vasili has his own TV Show "Vasili`s Garden to Kitchen", and a Radio Spot on 3AW.

Two big markets over the next week.

Bamboo Creations at our events including Henty and Mt Macedon

This is the tent that we take to all the different markets that we attend.  Take a good look as we are going to a couple of big markets over the next week. This weekend you will see the tent at the Mt Macedon Plant Lovers Fair and next Tues-Thurs we are heading to N.S.W. to attend the Henty Field Days.

The Mt Macedon Plant Lover Fair is held at the historic Bolobek property situated at 370 Mt Macedon Rd, Mt Macedon. The market is open 10am - 4pm on both Sat and Sun. This event is called the Plant Lovers fair for a couple of reasons: firstly the market is made up of lots of different plant growers and retails (including us at Bamboo Creations Victoria), secondly this is held at a magnificent property with spectacular gardens to enjoy.

The Henty Machinery Field Days is another huge event needing 3 days to ensure you see it all and have the opportunity to get all the information you need. This is open from 8am -5pm each day.

Our website has links to these events if you need more information. Come to our tent and say G'day.

Market on the beautiful Murray River at Murrabit

Murrabit market this weekend

We are heading back to the beautiful Murray River to attend the market at Murrabit. Murrabit is situated between Barham and Swan Hill. The market is on this Saturday the 3rd September (Yes we are in Spring). It is open from 8:30 until 1pm so take a drive up to the town of Murrabit. The Murrabit website gives some very interesting information about the town and the surrounds. We have a link to this site on our website so go and check it out.

The market is well established as it has been running every month since 1977. It has over 200 stalls so you should be able to find something for yourself or someone else (don't forget Dad this Sunday for Fathers Day).

Then on Sunday we are attending our local market at Gisborne. This market is found on the corner of Aitken and Hamilton streets in Gisborne and runs from 9am to 2pm.

To all the Dads out there - we wish you a very happy Fathers Day this Sunday (4th Sept 2016).

Big September

September is a big month for Bamboo Creations Victoria.  Firstly it is the start of Spring (yeah). You can spend your spare hours out in the garden in (hopefully) much better weather. Plants love spring and so do we.  We are attending a couple of big events in September to get our wonderful bamboo out to many more people.

Firstly the Mt Macedon Plant Lovers Fair is on from the 17th to the 18th of September (from 10am to 4pm). This is a two day event held at the beautiful Bolobok estate. According to the Mt Macedon website, this property is listed on Victorian Heritage Register and is noted for its magnificent garden. This is a double bonus for garden lovers. Come and view the many different stall holders and also admire the surrounds.  You can find Bolobok at 370 Mt Macedon Road in Macedon, 3440. 

The second event is the Henty Machinery Field Days. This event is on from the 20th to the 22nd of September from 8am to 5pm. A massive 3 day event featuring more that 800 exhibitors. You should be able to find what ever you are after at an event like this. The Henty Field Days event is held at the Cookardinia Road in Henty, NSW 2658.

We have more details and links on our website if you would like more information.

Bamboo Creations at Akoonah Park, Berwick market

Akoonah Park Berwick market

Bamboo Creations Victoria are back at Berwick this weekend attending the Akoonah Park market.  You can find Akoonah park on the corner of Princess Hwy and Beaconsfield-Emerald Road. This is open from 8am - 1:30pm.  As you can see from the picture on the right there some of the market is undercover. This is very handy if the weather is not that friendly.  Come along and visit us at Akoonah Park.

Winter is still a good time to plant Bamboo. Bamboo does like a moist soil so let mother nature do the watering for you. Get them settled in your garden prior to the hotter summer weather. A cover of mulch will assist the bamboo survive the frosty mornings. Also, a good helping of loose soil or potting mix will assist with the water drainage so the bamboo can decide on how much water it needs.

Bamboo Creations at Gisborne and warm winter long sleeve bamboo T-shirts

Warm winter long sleeve bamboo T-Shirts.

This Sunday we are back to our local Gisborne Old Time Market. This is held along the service roads of Hamilton and Aitken Streets and on the Howey Reserve in Gisborne. It runs from 9am until 2pm.

We have recently added Women's long sleeve bamboo t-shirts. These are perfect for the cold winter months as they are made from soft high quality bamboo fibre. The long sleeves will help keep you nice and snuggly warm.  Come and see our full range of bamboo products and talk to us about your bamboo requirements.

Winter and Bamboo Creations at Murrabit Country Market

Bamboo Creations going to Murrabit market

Winter has started and we are having a big market weekend.  Saturday 4^th June Bamboo Creations Victoria is back up to Murrabit near Swan Hill on the mighty Murrey River.  We went up there just recently and had a great time so we are back this month.

This is a monthly market held on the 1st Saturday of each month with over 200 stalls.  There are plenty of different stalls from food, produce, clothes, shoes and of course plants.

Winter is still a good time to plant bamboo as the new plants need to be watered. Let mother nature help with the watering (unless you find watering a soothing timeout).

To celebrate the start of Winter we are having a sale and taking 20% of all bamboo. Grab a plant while this special is on. We can take orders over the phone (Ph: 1300 654 454) and even deliver free to one of our many markets (view our website for a full list of the events that we attend).

New market for Bamboo Creations - Murrabit

Bamboo Creations Victoria attending Murrabit Market

You may all be thinking where is Murrabit. This is a town close to Swan Hill on the magnificent Murray River. 

The market is held on Gonn Avenue in Murrabit from 8:30am to 1pm on this Saturday. Our website has been altered to include details of this market as well as a link to the Murrabit market website.

To celebrate attending this market for the first time, Bamboo Creations Victoria are reducing most of our stock by 20%. We are selling some of our plants from as little as $15.

The Murrabit market has been running since 1977 and has grown to many hundred stall holders. The stalls range from fruit and vegetables,  local hand crafts, plants, tools, fishing gear, clothes, shoes and  hardware. The Town of Murrabit is great for camping and offers the mighty Murray River for boating activities and fishing.

Soft Womens Bamboo Long Sleeve T-Shirts

Bamboo Creations long sleeve bamboo women's t-shirts

This weekend is the ANZAC day long weekend so our hours have slightly changed. Our hours for this weekend are: Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 10am-4pm and Mon (ANZAC day) 1pm-4pm. Our website has been altered to reflect the change in nursery opening hours in case you need more information.

We have now introduced soft and comfy Women's Long Sleeve T-Shirts to our website. These come in both black and white in a variety of sizes. Be prepared for the cooler months with these high quality t-shirts. Long Sleeve T-Shirts: www.bamboo-plants.com.au/bamboo-products/womens-bamboo-long-sleeve-tshirt.php

As these t-shirts are made from bamboo fibre all the same anti-bacterial properties apply. Tests have shown that bacteria on bamboo fibre decreases over time to help reduce the body odour from these products. So when the products are worn against the skin they adsorb sweat and then the anti-bacterial properties of the fibre kick in to keep the bacteria in check.

Sydney here comes Bamboo Creations Victoria

Jade Goddess Bamboo

We are now heading up to Sydney to join many other Plant Nurseries at the 2016 Collectors Plant Fair. As discussed in the previous post, this fair is running over this weekend at the Hawkesbury Race Club in Clarendon in New South Wales. More details about this event can be found on our website.

One of the bamboo that we will be taking is Jade Goddess. We will have this on special while at the Plant Fair. 

Jade Goddess is a clumping type of bamboo with a very delicate appearance. It has a maximum height of about 4 metres and a clump diameter of about 1metre which is great for blocking lower buildings. For more information about this great bamboo check out our Jade Goddess page on our website:www.bamboo-plants.com.au/bamboo-products/jade-goddess-bamboo.php

See you all soon in Sydney.

Jade Goddess special at Sydney Collectors Plant Fair

Bamboo Creations attending 2016 Collectors Plant Fait

We are off on another road trip. This time we are heading to New South Wales to attend the 2016 Collectors Plant Fair at the Clarendon (9th and 10th April 2016).

This event will be held at the Hawkesbury Race Club which is at 1 Racecourse Road in Clarendon. It runs from 8am - 4pm on Sat 9th April and 9am - 4pm on Sun 10th April. 

There will be over 70 different nurseries stocking everything you will need and want for your garden or gardening project.  There is also a list of guest speakers. We have a link to the collectors plant fair on our website if you would like more information on this event.

We will be taking our van full of different bamboo and bamboo products. One Bamboo in particular is Jade Goddess. Jade Goddess will be our show special as we are selling this bamboo at half price.  Normally $120, for this show we will be selling Jade Goddess for $60.

Jade Goddess is a clumping type of bamboo with a maximum height of about 4 metres. Due to the clumping nature of this plant, it is great for hedging and screening.

See you in New South Wales on the 9th and 10th April.

Have a very Bamboo 2016 Easter

Bamboo Creations Victoria wish everyone a Happy 2016 Easter

This weekend is Easter. For some its a long weekend that can be spent pottering in the garden. Luckily for you the Bamboo Creations Nursery is open most of the weekend.  The following are the opening hours for the nursery:
 Good Friday: Closed
 Easter Sat: 9am-5pm no appoint necessary
 Easter Sun: 10am-4pm no appoint necessary
Easter Mon: 10am-4pm no appoint necessary

Over this long weekend we are having a sale. Our autumn bamboo will be on sale with prices as low as $15. This would be a great time to plan your autumn planting and save some money in the process. Great range of overstocked bamboo will be on sale like: Jade Goddess Bamboo, Barbelletta, Stripestem Fernleaf, Albo Striata, Chinese Goddess, Sunburst Bamboo, Dark Weavers Bamboo/ fasca, Oldhamii, Ghost Bamboo, Khasia Bamboo, Fountain Bamboo, Nepalese Blue Bamboo and others. What a huge range of bamboo at great Easter prices.

We will also be attending the lovely Foster market.  This is a beautiful part of Victoria with a magnificent drive along the coast to get there. This market is running from 8am-2pm and is situated in Station Road Foster.  There will be more that 200 stalls including Plants, Arts and Crafts, Food stalls and Home Produce.  Come along and say Hi.

We wish all a very Happy and Safe 2016 Easter - Drive safely.

Alphonse Karr, Gracilis bamboo going to Canberra

Bamboo Creations Victoria going to Lanyon Plant Fair

Bamboo Creations Victoria is attending the 2016 Lanyon Plant Fair in Canberra. The Lanyon Plant Fair is held this weekend (12th and 13th March 2016) at the Lanyon Homestead, Tharwa Drive, Tharwa ACT, Canberra. It will be running from 10am - 4pm each day.

The Lanyon homestead is a historic location with beautiful surrounding gardens. This is a double whammy for plant lovers as there will be lots of plants to see and buy as well as fabulous gardens to walk around and enjoy.

We will be attending this event with lots of plants specifically suited to the Canberra climate.  We propagate all our Bamboo from good quality stock giving a much better end product. The bamboo that we will be taking will look fantastic and be frost tolerant. An example is Alphose Karr. This bamboo will tolerate temperatures down to about -12 degrees. Another example is Gracilis which will tolerate similar temperatures. We just happen to have Gracilis on special from only $49 each.

Shhhh - Don't tell anyone but we will be taking other plant products to increase our product range. More about this one later or come and see us up at Canberra.

Where is it - the Canberra Horticultural Society website says: From the Canberra CBD head south along Tuggeranong Parkway/Drakeford Drive. Turn right onto Tharwa Drive, and follow signs to Lanyon Homestead on the southern outskirts of Canberra.  We have a link to this website from our website so visit our page if you would like more information.

Jade Goddess bamboo

Bambusa Boniopsis - Jade Goddess Bamboo

We currently have a special on the beautiful Jade Goddess bamboo.  The botanical name is Bambusa Boniopsis but it is commonly known as Jade Goddess bamboo. 

Our special is Jade Goddess bamboo in 25m pots.  Normally these are $120 but for a limited time we are selling these for $60.  That means that they are selling for half price - what a bargain. 

Jade Goddess is a clumping type of bamboo with a maximum height of about 4 metres.  This is a well suited for inner Melbourne suburbs. It does not really like frosty areas. The bamboo has a delicate appearance with a slightly weeping habit.  This bamboo is great as a hedge or screen as it can be trimmed to shape.  You can also plant this bamboo in a pot or a planter for smaller gardens. 

This is a great price so they will sell out quickly.  Give us a call (1300 654 454) if you would like to discuss this bamboo further or would like to place an order. We can deliver for free to any of our events. Just look at our website to see when and where we will be (www.bamboo-plants.com.au).

Customer Gold Stripe bamboo photos

Gold Stripe Bamboo progress photos

During the week we received a lovely email from one of our customers with a few progress bamboo photos.

"Please see 3 photo’s of our Gold Stripe bamboo plants in our backyard that we purchased from yourselves at Bamboo Creations Victoria.

We are extremely excited with how the Gold Stripe has taken in our backyard in Hillside, as you can see by the 3 photos taken in Oct 2014, then Oct 2015 and then in Feb 2016 we have had terrific growth in just over a 12 month period. 

The first four bamboo you see was planted in October 2014 and the 2^nd four were planted in January 2015, you can even see by the 2^nd and 3^rd photo’s how much the 2^nd set of four have grown in the past 4 months alone

Will see you on Saturday as we plan on coming to purchase More bamboo for our front yard.

Thank you and regards   CRAIG & DANA"

Thank you Graig and Dana for taking the time to take these fantastic photos and sending them to us.  These have also been put into our photo gallery on our website.

Don't forget that the big Seymour Field Days event is this week. Visit our website if you would like more information on this 3 day event.

Bamboo customer pictures for our gallery

Bamboo Creations Victoria love customer bamboo pictures

At Bamboo Creations Victoria we like things real.  Instead of having a few professionally taken photographs we like to see how Bamboo is used in actual gardens.  This is why we have included a "Customer Pics" section in our photo gallery.  We love to see what people have done with bamboo and how it enhances different  gardens. These types of picture are terrific to generate ideas for other people wanting to use bamboo in their own gardens.

So grab your camera, phone or any other device, take a few photos and send them in to us.  We would love to see them.

Bamboo Creations Victoria at Seymour Field Days

Bamboo Creations Victoria going to Seymour

Bamboo Creations Victoria will be one of over 500 exhibitors at the Seymour Field Days event happening on the 19th, 20th and 21st of February. This is a huge event so it needs 3 days for you to see it all. It is held at 55 Tallarook St (Kings Park) in Seymour and runs from 8am-5pm Fri & Sat and 8am-4pm Sun.  Seymour is a drive straight up the Hume Hwy from Melbourne. 

There are loads of things to see and do including food, animals, DIY, plants (including us at Bamboo Creations Victoria) and vehicles and machinery. There are even things for the kids to see and do with an area called kidzone. There is a series of demonstrations and speakers to give more information about products and processes. The full program is on the website.  If you would like to see the program, we have a link to this site on our website (www.bamboo-plants.com.au).  Keep an eye on our website for all up and coming events.  Love to see you all at Seymour so please look us up and come and say Hi.

Market by the beach at Foster this weekend

Bamboo Creations at Foster Market

Foster is such a lovely spot to attend a market.  Even the drive down to Foster is very picturesque. The market is being held on the Foster Showgrounds on Station Road this Sunday (24th January).  It runs from 8am to 2pm.

The market has over 200 stalls from home produce, art and craft, food stalls and plants (including Bamboo Creations Victoria).  The market raises funds for: Foster Rotary Club, Fish Creek JC's and Toora Lions Club.

The Explore Australia website says that Foster was originally a goldmining town settled in the 1870s. The town boasts close access to Wilsons Promontory – affectionately called 'the Prom' – and is a popular base for visitors. Set in the centre of a rich agricultural area, Foster is the main shopping precinct for the Prom, Corner Inlet and Waratah Bay.

Come for a drive down the coast to a historic town and say hello to Bamboo Creations Victoria.  We always offer a free delivery service to all our markets and events. If there is something specific that you would like then give us a call beforehand and we will bring it with us to Foster this weekend.

Watering bamboo tips for Hotter days

Bamboo Watering Timer System

The days over summer can become quite hot and your Bamboo may need a little bit of extra care during the hotter days.  Here are a few tips from Bamboo Creations Victoria on how to care for your Bamboo during the hotter summer days.

Watering of Bamboo is very important as Bamboo likes being moist, especially on the extremely hot days. If the bamboo gets too dry then the leaves will curl down and brown off. The culms will start to discolour from their nice green to a golden colour.

To ensure you give your bamboo the best chance in life we recommend regular watering. In the morning and at night in the extreme hot weather. They do not need lots of water in 1 big hit.  It is normally better to water smaller amounts on a regular basis.  The picture on the above shows an example of a watering systems.  These are not that expensive and can give your plants a quick burst at regular intervals during the day.

Depending on the size of your bamboo you may like to try the following watering suggestions:

•  Small bamboo 1 min every 5 hours 
•  Medium bamboo 1 min every 4 hours 
•  Large Bamboo 2 min every 4 hours 
•  Extra Large 5 min every 4 hours 

Our nursery does this from 7am to 7pm. To reduce the amount of water being used, why not try utilising some of your grey water. 

This watering regime is normally used just for the summer months to avoid your bamboo drying out on the hot days.