Blue bamboo

sharon Cohoon says:

Oooh, that’s gorgeous!

Posted on August 17, 2011 at 8:29 am.

Susi Torre-Bueno says:

It was great to read about ‘Teague’s Blue’ bamboo.  This was named for the late garden designer Bill Teague, who was a founding member of the San Diego Horticultural Society. Bill was responsible for installing many gorgeous planted areas at the San Diego Botanic Garden and many private residences, plus for creating many exceptional display gardens at the San Diego County Fair. His great enthusiasm for horticulture and his warmth and generosity of spirit made him one of the most admired and appreciated horticulturists in San Diego County.

Posted on August 17, 2011 at 8:59 am.

Charlotte Germane says:

Sharon, I’m over the blue moon about this one!

Posted on August 17, 2011 at 3:06 pm.

Charlotte Germane says:

Susi, What a gift to read the history of Bill Teague and his namesake. He sounds like a wonderful man. Is there a site I could link to, so that readers could find out even more about him?

Posted on August 17, 2011 at 3:08 pm.

Richard Renshaw says:

See <http://www.smgrowers.com/info/Blue_Bamboo.asp> for more information about Blue Bamboo in California.

Posted on August 19, 2011 at 3:40 pm.

Susi Torre-Bueno says:

Hi Charlotte -  Bill was one of most wonderful people I’ve ever known.  And so modest that he turned down virtually all requests to honor him (during his lifetime) in any way.  Here’s a link to an excellent article about him on the website of the San Diego Botanic Garden, where he was a treasured staff member who probably donated far more time than he would let them pay him for. http://www.sdbgarden.org/BillTeague.htm

Posted on August 21, 2011 at 7:26 pm.