Plant Fair at Flint Hill, Woodend

Bamboo Creations at Cruden Farm Open Garden 2012

2 Day Plant Fair
 
Plant Lovers Take Note - 2 days of plant fair at woodend where you can look at and purchase most types of interesting and unusual plants.  The Plant fair has approx 40 different exhibiters (including Bamboo Creations Victoria) where you can view plants, talk to the experts and even buy different types of plants.  Don't worry about carrying your plants around all day as you can utilise the plant creche. You can then keep looking around or stop for a refreshment.  Bamboo Creations will be taking our normal vast array of bamboo plants (check out the picture to the right - you can hardly see our tent with all the different types of plants we take). In addition to the exhibitors, the plant fair offers many guest speakers to increase your own knowledge of plants and gardens.

Our Bamboo Plant Nursery

Our bamboo nursery is located in Riddells Creek Victoria and is open to the public.  However, so we can give you 100% of our attention we ask that you ring first for an appointment.  Normally you can get an appointment on the same day but we need to plan our time to ensure that the customer gets everything they came for.  You can try our new phone number 1300 654 454 or call our mobile on 0411 465 652.To make your Bamboo Plant buying easier we are able to accept most types of payment methods. Our website lists all the different types available.

Bamboo Plant Facts

Our website has the specifications of the different types of bamboo that we stock.  It also has lots of information about bamboo that people would find interesting.  Here are a few facts about bamboo taken from our website information page.

• Bamboo is a grass with a woody stock
• There are over 1250 species growing around the world
• Absorbs almost 5 times more Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) and produces 35% more oxygen then any tree
• Some bamboos can grow a metre a day, quickest growing screen or hedging plant
• Beautiful ornamentals
• Control erosion
• Drought tolerant

Flemington and Sunbury markets

Bamboo Creations at Seymour Farming Expo

Markets

This is another busy weekend for Bamboo Creations Victoria, we are visiting both Flemington and Sunbury markets on Sunday.  Come and say Hi at one of these markets.  

Sunbury is a brand new market so we would love to see you all there.  The inaugural launch is this sunday the 24th February. The Sunbury Central Market is located at 25-47 Horne Street, Sunbury.  There is a website for this market (www.sunburycentralmarket.com.au) but is a little light on for information as they have not had there first market.  We will keep you updated about this market so please view our website or keep an eye on this blog.  As always we will be taking lots of different bamboo plants and other bamboo and garden related items for you to look at and purchase.

Products

Bambusa Chungii - Barbelletta

We are currently working on a few new products for our website: Albo Striata and Bambusa Chungii Barbelletta.  We have been testing Barbelletta for some time to ensure that it is right for the Victorian climate. We have found this to be a great grower and we now have stock available for you to purchase.  These new products will be up on our website shortly so keep an eye out for all the statistics of these great new plants.

Our socks have been selling well.  Don't forget we now stock both bamboo fibre mens underwear and bamboo fibre singlets.  Both these new products offer the same anti-bacterial qualities as our socks.

Definition

Some products on our website fall into several categories such as Clumping and Best Screening - Why is this?  

A Bamboo can be planted in a few different ways in your garden. They can be planted as a standalone beautiful ornamental plant or as a screen.  A clumping bamboo grows new shoots very close to the mother culm. Different clumping bamboo plants have different size clumps - some are wider and some are thinner. For wider clumping plants, the new shoots grow to form a tight clump of bamboo which is difficult to see through so it can be used as a perfect screen or wind break.

Oh how cute - These would look great in the garden

Clumping categorised plants mean new shoots appear closer to the mother culms. Clumping bamboo "will not spread" it only springs new canes from within and around the base of the clump. This bamboo is fantastic for hedging, garden features.

Best screening categorised plants means that they are good plants for screening.  They grow quickly as a dense evergreen screen. They have a tight clump and dense foliage. They make a great hedge or sound/wind break.


Ornamental categorised plants mean that the plant can used as a standalone beautiful ornament.  These look stunning in your garden as a feature.

Running categorised plants have longer and fast-spreading rhizomes. If not contained or maintained regularly, running bamboo could become a nuisance. This type of bamboo can run underground and pop up to cover an increasingly larger area; however it can be easily contained with root barriers, raised beds, or by rhizome pruning.


More information can be obtained about the different categories on our webpage (Bamboo-information). If you need more advise on which type of plant to purchase please do not hesitate to call us and we can discuss your requirements.

Seymour Alternative Farming Expo

This Weekend at Seymour Farming Expo

Bamboo Creations Victoria at Violet Town Market

Bamboo Creations Victoria are going to the Seymour Farming Expo (Tallarook st, Seymour).  This is a massive expo running over 3 days (Fri 15th, Sat 16th and Sun 17th Feb).  The expo has over 450 exhibitors and according to their website, have over 45,000 people attend. In addition to the many different exhibitors and stalls, there is a complete range of lectures presented by different associations and experts. So in this way you can pick up what you need and also some invaluable knowledge.

Bamboo Creations Victoria will be taking our huge range of bamboo plants for you to have a look at and purchase.  Talk to us about your bamboo requirements to ensure that you plant the correct bamboo in the correct position.  We will also be taking our statue range including a few new statues.

The locations page on our website (Bamboo Creations locations) has a link to the farming expo website.  Sign on and check out everything so you can plan your visit (don't forget to drop in on us and say Hello).

Markets for April have now been put up on our website to assist with your market planning.

New Products

For some time we have been stocking and selling bamboo fibre socks.  Bamboo fibre has wonderful anti-backterial and anti-odour qualities that are perfect for socks.  These are very high quality.  We are now stocking and selling Mens Underwear and Mens & Womens Singlets.  These are also made out of the same high quality, anti-bacterial and anti-odour bamboo fibre as the socks.  Feel the difference.

New Phone Number

Do not forget about our new phone number 1300 654 454.  This has been created for the people that do not feel comfortable ringing a mobile phone. We are trying to simplify your bamboo experience.

New phone number for Bamboo Creations Victoria

Dendrocalamopsis Oldhamii

To make buying Bamboo much easier we now have a new phone number - 1300 654 454. You can now phone this 1300 number or dial our mobile, which ever is easier for you.  Our new phone number has now been put up on our website so you do not have to remember if (or you can put into your phone contacts).

February Special:
The special for February (according to the frog on the website) is Oldhamii.  You can now get a good price for Oldhamii in 20cm pots.  Give us a ring to ask about our oldhamii special.  Oldhamii (full name: Dendrocalamopsis Oldhamii) is also know as Speedy Screen. This is known as speedy screen due to its fast growing properties. It can basically block out a 2 story house in about 3 year.

Bamboo Fibre Socks
Don't forget about our bamboo fibre socks.  They are a very high quality socks that feel great to wear. We currently have a special on these socks - Adults socks 2 for $25 and Kids socks 2 for $15. Bamboo fibre socks come in many different styles, sizes and colours.

Markets:
This weekend (9th and 10th Feb) we are at Violet Town on Saturday and Mornington on Sunday.  As normal, we will be taking lots of different varieties for you to have a look at.  Ask about the suitablilty of the different varieties in your garden. So we can perform our nursery planning, if you are wanting to visit our nursery this weekend, please ring ahead of time and we will ensure we are available for you and give you our full attention (you can even try our new phone number 1300 654 454). Also, if you are wanting several bamboo plants you can always ring during the week and we will have them available for you to collect at one of these markets (free of charge). 

Lucky Bamboo now on our website

Lucky Bamboo ready for Chinese New Year

We have now put a large range of Lucky Bamboo up on our website - just follow this link: Bamboo Creations Victoria Lucky Bamboo.  Check out the different shapes and sizes available. Technically speaking, lucky bamboo is not actually bamboo. Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena Sanderana) belongs to the lily family. It gets it's common name because it resembles bamboo in appearance, with segmented stems.

We have been busy completing these pages ready for both Chinese New Year and Valentines Day. 

Chinese New Year and Lucky Bamboo


In Chinese culture, bamboo is considered lucky because it symbolises strength, newness, rapid growth, flexibility and fortitude. Lucky bamboo also features in the chinese art of Feng Shui as it brings luck to your house.

Valentines Day

If you are looking for a special or unique gift for valentines day then look into the different lucky bamboo's that are available. We can deliver to you or you can come and pick up from our nursery.

Easy to look after.

The plant just needs to be kept wet and out of direct sunlight. The main recipe for a healthy plant is plenty of light (even indoor light is good enough), feed sparingly, always keep wet and avoid excessive handling.

Foster Promontory market 27th January 2013

Foster Promontory Market

Bamboo Creations Victoria at Foster Market

A great way to break up the Australia Day weekend is to visit us down at the Foster Promontory Market.  This market is on Sunday 27th January between 8am and 2pm. This is situated on Station Street in Foster.  Foster is a lovely 2.5 hour drive from Melbourne close to the beach and the beautiful Wilsons Promontory. 

We will be taking a lot of different varieties of bamboo and some of our garden statues. Don't forget the January Specials. Ask about our bamboo specials when you come and visit us at the Market.






Definitions

Bambusa Boniopsis - Jade Goddess Bamboo

Clumping Bamboo: Clumping bamboo will not spread as all new canes will shoot close to the mother culm. The picture of Jade Goddess or Bambusa Boniopsis is a clumping type of bamboo.  This type of bamboo is great for hedging or a contained garden feature plant.  These can also be grown in pots to add a bit of greenery to your home or garden. Our website (http://www.bamboo-plants.com.au/clumping-bamboo.php) has a list of all clumping types of bamboo. We also have specifications of each bamboo on our info page. Have a look when you are doing your garden planning or talk to us about your garden requirements.

January Sale

Black Bamboo

January Sale Still On!!

The January sale is now in full swing but stock is running out. Our Bamboo Nursery has many different types of bamboo that may interest you or may suit your garden. Why not visit us and we can show you around and discuss your particular bamboo requirements. Please call before you visit to ensure that we are around and can give you our 100% attention. We also attend many markets in and around Victoria (visit our website for a full list of markets over the next few months so you can plan your weekends). 

We normally have bamboo on special which we try and highlight in this blog. However, we sometimes have specials that are not up here so do not hesitate to call and ask about our current specials as they can change from time to time. 

An event coming up in February is the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo. This is a three day event with loads of exhibitors (over 450 stalls). We will be there with different types of bamboo and statues for you to look at. Come and say G'Day. The Expo has a strong lifestyle focus including food growing and preparation. In addition to the stalls, they have a range of people giving lectures on different aspect of Gardening and Food Preparation. Something to keep you entertained for many hours. The expo is on Tallarook St Seymour which is just up the Hume Hwy from Melbourne.