A long overdue review! I have ordered from Bamboodirect.com (the website for Tradewinds) a few times now. The website looks like it was created in the early days of the internet but it is updated regularly quantities on hand. The ordering process is where you truly prove your dedication to the Bamboo Gods, requiring that you precisely follow the clear instructions provided for the opportunity to purchase (step 1: check the plants you want are in stock and are compatible with your growing region, step 2: fill out the order request form, step 3: do your own math regarding quantities, shipping etc. step 4: submit your request, step 5: get confirmation that your order can be fulfilled, step 6: submit your payment)... yeah, pretty far from 1 click to buy but honestly I can 100% guarantee that you cannot get these amazing plants anywhere else!
Gib the owner is amazing. His responses are immediate and helpful, and the care he takes picking great healthy specimens and packing them for their journey is clearly evident. I cannot recommend purchasing from bamboodirect.com or Tradewinds enough! I only hope that one day I am able to make the pilgrimage to the birth place of my beautiful bamboo and thank Gib in person for sharing his green thumb with us all! read more