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Wednesday, February 15, 2012

This is why

This is why I love growing bamboo -- or at least one of the many reasons...


In a climate that is typically deciduous, brown, and grey at this time of year, I've got plenty of green to enjoy.


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It's a fantastic boost to my spirits to be able to stand under these leafy culms and fill my eyes with shimmering green and sky blue, even if it is only 25ºF (-4ºC) out here.



A beautiful backdrop for the pond




It probably doesn't need saying, but I'm starting to get excited about bamboo shooting season which for this variety should be mid-April. (This year though, who knows when it will start.)

Until then I have all of this to enjoy, and I'm quite happy about that.

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4 comments:

  1. Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)February 15, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    You took the words right out of my mouth. Very well said.

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  2. danger gardenFebruary 15, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    Hey it looks like a warm summer day! (except for the picture with the frozen pond)

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  3. Christine @ The Gardening BlogFebruary 15, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    I get it ...!

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    That's it, I am now DETERMINED to find bamboo that will grow in my yard in Utah, with all out crazy weather, to be able to enjoy! Thanks...

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