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Purple Bamboo: An online phenomenon
Perhaps you've heard people whispering about it in forums and chat rooms. Maybe you've even seen photos of it on social media. So what exactly is Purple Bamboo? We call Purple Bamboo an "online phenomenon" because that's the one and only place where it exists. There...
Triple Hybrid Bamboo: Cross-breeding innovations
There's a new bamboo species on the scene. And it's not quite like anything we've seen before. It's called triple hybrid bamboo, and it's something of a triumph of horticultural ingenuity. It might be also a harbinger of more incredible things to come. If other...
Back to School: Twin size bamboo sheets for dorms and kids
It's getting to be that time again. Soon the leaves will be changing and you'll be trying to find the perfect backpack that holds all the necessary school supplies without making your child look like a nerd, or a noob, or whatever they call them these days. Perhaps...
Bamboo Blessings: Good for the Earth, Good for the Soul
Anyone who spends more than a few minutes in my presence will eventually hear me singing the praises of bamboo as a wonder crop, a miracle resource, and a glorious addition to the garden. If you're lucky enough to attend one of my bamboo workshops, you can listen to...
Exotic Bamboo Wildlife: Golden Bamboo Monkeys
Because of my fervent interest and broad knowledge regarding the subject of bamboo, I've actually had a few people ask me if I'm a distant relative of the Giant Panda Bear. In fact, despite my love of bamboo, there are no pandas among my recent ancestors. As a...
Big Bamboo in the State of Georgia
The U.S. state of Georgia is about as deep as you can go in the Deep South. It's famous for peaches and peanut farms, as well as Martin Luther King Jr. and General Sherman's infamous March to the Sea. There may be a few other associations you have with the Empire...