Excellent reference book Taming the Dragon.

[Yorkshire Kris]

Just received this book and from what I've read all I can say is fantastic! Brilliant information on all aspects of bamboo growing in temperate climates. The passion of the author is clear on every page.

A must for anyone interested in bamboos.

[Mr List]

is this the one that says dogwood makes a nice contrast to bamboo in winter?

where did you get it from?

[jacko]

yeah i've got this its a great book another good one is 'bamboo for gardens ' by ted jordan meredith.

[Yorkshire Kris]

is this the one that says dogwood makes a nice contrast to bamboo in winter?

where did you get it from?

Amazon only £17.50 with free delivery.

Read most of the book now and starting to absorb all the info.

[Mr List]

any stand-out tips or are you going to make me buy the book?

[Yorkshire Kris]

Buy the book! Good descriptions on 100s of different bamboos and lots of personal experience with growing them. Good sections on bamboo structure, how they grow etc.

[Mr List]

i'd be more interested in design tips and planting schemes

[Lazlo Woodbine]

Paul Whittaker has a new book out this year ...
'Practical Bamboos' - 50 best plants......

Also have a look at Mike Bells; 'Gardeners Guide to Temperate Bamboos' ....


Laz

[huporhaha]

Just bought it as I have loads of different boos and want to know more........and more..............and more........ Who said tropical/exotic gardening wasn't addictive?
More to the point, how do I explain to my beloved that I have just bough another book on gardening?

[Yorkshire Kris]

Just bought it as I have loads of different boos and want to know more........and more..............and more........ Who said tropical/exotic gardening wasn't addictive?
More to the point, how do I explain to my beloved that I have just bough another book on gardening?

You can never have enough books!

[huporhaha]

It has arrived and it has not disappointed!
It is living up to my expectations and I'm burning the midnight oil reading it.
Great book - highly readable and most informative - I feel a bamboo grove coming on!

[Simba]

I have these two bamboo books that I am selling....


Let me know if you are interested.