Interesting Websites, Information & Local Sources


The American Bamboo Society

The ABS website has a lot of information regarding bamboo including the renowned Source List (updated and published yearly in April) which lists nearly all the bamboos that have been sold in the US.

The Northern California Chapter of The American Bamboo Society

The NCCABS web page has information about the chapter and a calendar of local bamboo events. Guests are always welcome.

Clay of the Land Pottery

In addition to a large selection of pottery of different shapes, sizes, types and colors, Clay of the Land Pottery carries 60 mil bamboo rhizome barrier.

2748 San Pablo Avenue (at Grayson Street)
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 843-2699 - phone
(510) 843-0244 - fax
cotlp@pacbell.net - email

Acapulco Rocks & Soil Products, Inc.

They carry a wide selection of rock, stone, soil, and amendments. We like their 'Nursery Mix' for potting up plants. They have some large timber bamboo in raised beds, black bamboo along one fence line, and some potted bamboos (not for sale) near the office.

3251 Jacuzzi Street
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 292-3000
Located between Routes 80 and 580, take the Central Avenue exit.
About 100 yards south of Central Avenue.

American Soil Products

They carry a wide selection of rock, stone, soil and amendments. We like their 'Multi-Purpose Mix' for potting up plants. They have a variety of bamboos (not for sale) at their site. They carry bamboo rhizome barrier but it is thinner than that carried by Clay of the Land Pottery.

2121 San Joaquin Street
Richmond, CA 94804
Located between Routes 80 and 580, take the Central Avenue exit.
They're about 4/10 mile north of Central Avenue.

The Wear-with-All - Online Boutique

One-of-a-Kind, Handcrafted, Art-to-Wear Jewelry, Exclusive Apparel--Including Fine Knits, Baby Boutique & Fun Fashion Accessories. Home Decor Art Objects & More...

Flowers Forums
It's all about the flowers.

A forum for garden-related questions. Currently there are 3 categories:

Terra Viridis Nursery
Carol Morse and Bob Johannessen
El Sobrante, CA
(510) 222-9438

email: TerraV@comcast.net

Terra Viridis home page: http://www.tvnursery.com/

Open by Appointment Only

Page updated September 27, 2006