Sep 1, 2021 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Industry, Green Living, Worldwide
One of the smaller countries in South America and one of the world’s richest in biodiversity, Ecuador enjoys the splendor of the Amazon rainforest but also suffers from the economic challenges endemic to Latin America and other tropical latitudes. Bamboo...
Aug 16, 2021 | Bamboo Products, Green Living
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...
Aug 9, 2021 | Green Living
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....
Jul 19, 2021 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species, Green Living, Worldwide
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...
Jul 12, 2021 | Alternative Lifestyle, Bamboo Products, Green Living
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,...
Jun 30, 2021 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species, Green Living, Worldwide
If you’re heading off on a round-the-world tour of bamboo destinations, Costa Rica might not be the first place on your list. You’d probably be more interested in going to China, Bali and even Colombia. But this narrow strip if Central America is well...