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by Iowaboo
Fri Jan 18, 2013 6:27 pm
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: Winter damage
Replies: 89
Views: 25336

Re: Winter damage

I haven't had culm death yet since it is mild, but obvious leave damage on a lot of it. The mix of frozen ground, wind, and cold temps is what limits my bamboo. I guess I'll see how it plays out for rest of winter.
by Iowaboo
Thu Jan 17, 2013 3:53 am
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: Winter damage
Replies: 89
Views: 25336

Re: Winter damage

75 percent of the United States has bamboo rhizomes under it
by Iowaboo
Sat Jan 12, 2013 7:49 pm
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: Boo shoots for 2013
Replies: 308
Views: 95771

Re: Boo shoots for 2013

no no no no, this is too early, the bamboo should be sleeping
by Iowaboo
Sat Jan 12, 2013 2:21 am
Forum: Other Plants & Landscaping
Topic: Source for Red (or other) Mulberry Trees
Replies: 10
Views: 9846

Re: Source for Red (or other) Mulberry Trees

Yeah, most states have their own tree nursery that sells to the people. Some even sell out of state to help bring in more money. I used to order from Ohio one until they closed down because weren't bringing in enough money. I was going to suggest you look at Missouri one because they sell out of sta...
by Iowaboo
Fri Jan 11, 2013 6:31 pm
Forum: Bamboo Discussions
Topic: The state of Connecticut eyeing bamboo for invasive status
Replies: 502
Views: 185509

Re: The state of Connecticut eyeing bamboo for invasive stat

Wow, even giving tours of it now, wish I could see and be in awe
by Iowaboo
Tue Dec 04, 2012 1:11 am
Forum: Bamboo Discussions
Topic: The state of Connecticut eyeing bamboo for invasive status
Replies: 502
Views: 185509

Re: The state of Connecticut eyeing bamboo for invasive stat

haha glad she hasn't hurt that person's bamboo sales. Hopefully others are doing good in that area too
by Iowaboo
Fri Nov 30, 2012 4:22 pm
Forum: Bamboo Identification
Topic: Phylllostachys what 'Beijing'
Replies: 5
Views: 4590

Re: Phylllostachys what 'Beijing'

It'll make it just because it will probably be under snow all the time with that dwarf height.
by Iowaboo
Tue Nov 27, 2012 6:40 pm
Forum: Bamboo Discussions
Topic: Pandas in China -- interesting
Replies: 1
Views: 2282

Re: Pandas in China -- interesting

Some animals seem almost destined to be extinct someday because not adaptable enough for this world.
by Iowaboo
Tue Nov 27, 2012 6:30 pm
Forum: Bamboo Discussions
Topic: Phyllostachys elegans
Replies: 1
Views: 1968

Re: Phyllostachys elegans

They needed to back up a little and show more of plant, and less of the culm since not great.
by Iowaboo
Tue Nov 27, 2012 6:23 pm
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: Southern Nova Scotia
Replies: 1
Views: 2087

Re: Southern Nova Scotia

Looking at your signature, seems like in your zone, yours can do pretty good with the mild climate, though phyllostachys don't run much , do they ??
by Iowaboo
Tue Nov 27, 2012 6:21 pm
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: P. areosulcata alata finally upsized
Replies: 1
Views: 2048

Re: P. areosulcata alata finally upsized

Its a pretty good bamboo, on par as hardiest ones.
by Iowaboo
Tue Nov 27, 2012 6:20 pm
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: question about topping off
Replies: 2
Views: 2243

Re: question about topping off

I'd imagine it could be problem since bringing less energy into the bamboo when less green growth.
by Iowaboo
Tue Nov 27, 2012 6:15 pm
Forum: Other Plants & Landscaping
Topic: Knotweed control article
Replies: 19
Views: 16530

Re: Knotweed control article

I wouldn't be surprised, I skimmed over that page, and was a lot of nonsense. I commented and corrected something was not true, and think she deleted the comment? :lol: