Friday, November 11, 2011

Now taking special orders for April 2012 delivery; gift certificates now available

Now taking special orders for April 2012 delivery; February 28 deadline

Looking for that special variety or for a large amount of bamboo to create the perfect screen? We highly recommend you special order it. It doesn't cost any more to special order. We ask that you pay 50 percent up front with the balance payable upon pick-up. We highly recommend special ordering high-demand bamboo like Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr', Bambusa oldhamii 'Giant Clumping Timber Bamboo' or rare varieties; or large quantities. To place a special order, simply send us an e-mail (sean@madmanbamboo.com) with the varieties you want, the quantity of each and the size you want (5 or 15 gallon). Send us your e-mail by February 28, 2012 for our April 2012 delivery.

Looking for a great gift idea; we have gift certificates for the holidays

Looking for the perfect gift for friends or family? We have gift certificates available in any amount. Simply send us an e-mail at sean@madmanbamboo.com or call (916) 300-6335.

Friday, October 14, 2011

Missed our events in 2011? You can still make an appointment to see our bamboo garden!


We have a great bamboo garden to walk though, a nice place to get ideas and if your inspired on the spot, we have a large selection of bamboo to choose from.  Call us at (916) 300-6335 or e-mail at sean@madmanbamboo.com.  Be sure to also check out our Facebook page.

More events are coming for 2012 and will be posted on this page soon.

Cheers!

Sean
Mad Man Bamboo - Rocklin, CA
www.madmanbamboo.com

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Upcoming events - Fall 2011 - Mad Man Bamboo

We have a season full of events lined up. Catch us at the following events selling high quality, unique plants:


Rocklin: Blue Oaks Farmers' Market

RC Willey at Blue Oaks Center
6636 Lonetree Boulevard in Rocklin, CA
Saturday, October 1 and 8, 2011
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Bamboo plants  (call (916) 300-6335 or e-mail sean@madmanbamboo.com if you are looking for a specific variety).


October Farmers' Market dates will be posted here soon...

Hope to see you!


Sean
Mad Man Bamboo
(916) 300-6335
www.madmanbamboo.com
Mad Man Bamboo of Facebook
Twitter: @madmanbamboo

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Plant Sale at Ace Hardware in Rocklin. Bamboo and Japanese Maples.


Who & What:  Plant Sale at Ace Hardware in Rocklin.  Lots of bamboo plants and Japanese Maples!

Jim Lombard of Maplestone Garden will be there selling his propagated Japanese Maples grown right here in Rocklin.  Jim is a family friend and takes alot of pride in his propagation of beautiful Japanese Maples.  

I'll be there with a great selection of bamboo, lot of 1 gallon bamboo starter plants to try, plus larger 5 gallon plants.

When:  Saturday, May 21, 2011.  9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where:  Ace Hardware, Rocklin -  3261 Stanford Ranch Rd, Rocklin, CA 95765 


See you there!


Sean
Mad Man Bamboo
www.madmanbamboo.com
(916) 300-6335

Sunday, January 2, 2011

Now accepting pre-orders for bamboo plants through March 6

H. falconeri damarapi 'Candystripe Bamboo'2011 is here and if your like me, you are already looking forward to the arrival of Spring. Spring is an exciting time when plants revive and you get to introduce new plants to your landscape. Ready for something different in the garden? Try bamboo!

With that in mind, we are now accepting special orders for bamboo plant that will arrive here in late March, early April.

Why special order now?

1) You guarantee you'll get the types of bamboo plants you want because we set them aside for you and only you, tagged with your name.

2) We can meet almost any size order by special ordering.

We highly recommend special ordering on the following popular varieties:

Clumping

Bambusa multiplex "Alphonse Karr", 5 gal.
Bam. textilis "Weaver's Bamboo", 5 gal.
Bam. tuldoides "Punting Pole Bamboo", 5 gal.
Bam. oldhamii, 1 and 5 gal.
Bam. ventricosa "Buddha's Belly Green", 5 gal.
Bam. ventricosa "Buddha's Belly Kimmei", 5 gal.
H. hookerianus 'Teague's Blue Bamboo", 5 gal.
Borinda's and fargesia species as well.
Any 15 gallon clumping bamboo

Running

Phylostachys bissetti, 1 gallon
Phylostachys nigra, 5 gallon
Phylostachys viridis "Robert Young", 5 gallon
Any 15 gallon running bamboo

We can also special order other unique varieties that are not commonly found. Generally speaking, we can get most any variety you are looking for, just ask.

How do I place a special order?

We will be taking special orders through March 6. Simply e-mail me at sean@madmanbamboo.comwith the varieties you want and the quantity of each. I will reply back with a quote. To place a special order, we ask that you pay 50% up front with the remaining balance payable upon pick-up of the plants. We can accept the 50% payment by check,PayPal or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover). We will begin collecting special order deposits in February, but you can start sending your orders by e-mail right now.

Plants will arrive in late March/early April 2011 and we will contact you for pick-up.

We now can accept credit cards!

For our customers convenience, we can now take credit cards on-site and online. Cards accepted include Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover.

Bamboo Geek Blog and our Facebook page offer bamboo tips, stories and other insights

Wonder if you need to cover your bamboo plant due to frost or snow or ever wonder how a plant got its name. From the practical to just plain interesting, we maintain a blog and Facebook page that contains information that is useful and interesting. Check them out today!

Bamboo Geek Blog

Mad Man Bamboo Facebook Page

See a bamboo plant you want? Make an appointment!

We are available by appointment on the weekends. No obligation to buy, you get a one-to-one consultation, a tour of our bamboo garden and if you want you can purchase from our large inventory of bamboo plants. Call or e-mail us to set up your appointment.

Here is to a happy and prosperous 2011!

Sean