Today for me was the first say of spring, albeit a bit early. Getting ready for my upcoming plant sale on March 22, I made my annual pilgremage to my bamboo wholesaler. My mighty green mini-van yet again rose to the occasion and servred as the delivery van for the bamboo trek.
First, the seats are taken out, then the back seat is folded into the bottom cavity. This turns the family van into an instant cargo van.
Drop a tarp in the back and I was ready to roll.
Left Rocklin this 
morning at 7:00 a.m. for my 9:00 a.m. appointment.
Went through my wish list and loaded an amazing 31 five gallons into the back of the van (previous record was 32 five gallon pots). No worries, bamboo clums are generally very pliable and do not sustain damage, unlike trees or other plants.
morning at 7:00 a.m. for my 9:00 a.m. appointment.Went through my wish list and loaded an amazing 31 five gallons into the back of the van (previous record was 32 five gallon pots). No worries, bamboo clums are generally very pliable and do not sustain damage, unlike trees or other plants.
Got home and was time to unload.
I'm sure my neighbors were wondering what the heck I was doing, 
especially with the sheepish grin of satisfaction on my face.
especially with the sheepish grin of satisfaction on my face. When all was said and done I was pooped. But its all worth it. My growing and selling season has begun officially. With highs in the low 60's today and new bamboo plants to oggle over, I can't help but feel like spring is here.
Photos of the new bamboo additions are forthcoming, but I'm pooped, time for some shuteye.
Sean
