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Bamboo Basics: Running vs Clumping
The realm of bamboo is vast and varied. With more than 1,400 species to keep track of, it can take some serious time and energy to wrap your head around it. You don't need to become an expert before your plant your first bamboo in the ground, but there are some basic...
26 Amazing bamboo products from A to Z
We've often heard it said—and sometimes I've said it myself—that bamboo has hundreds or thousands of practical uses. In fact, I've never stopped to add them all up, but my intuition tells me it's true. And having operated an all-bamboo boutique for more than 15 years,...
Growing Bamboo in Europe: Old World ornamentals
You can find native species of bamboo growing on every continent in the world, except for Europe and, of course, Antarctica. But if you're in Europe and you're interested in growing bamboo, there's no need to worry. Botanists and collectors started bringing bamboo...
Bamboo and Silica: A beneficial supplement
The copious uses and benefits of bamboo make this woody resource seem almost too good to be true. But rest assured, bamboo's rich bounty is for real. Good for the earth and good for the soul, this fast-growing grass also has benefits for your health. In addition to...
Pimp your Airbnb with Bamboo Bedding
With the pandemic winding down, travel and tourism are finally picking up. That's wonderful news for travelers and for those who provide their accommodations. If you operate an Airbnb, like nearly 700,000 other Americans, and rely on it for part of your income, then...
Bamboo Chopsticks: Safe, natural and sustainable
Bamboo has played a starring role in Asian culture and cuisine for thousands of years. Perhaps this legacy is most evident in the use of bamboo chopsticks. Simple, elegant and functional, bamboo chopsticks are a true icon of the Far East. However, the majority of the...
