Bamboo Monologues: Chapter 1

Bamboo Monologues: Chapter 1

What about a workshop? I’ll never forget my first bamboo workshop. Nestled in the foothills of the Spanish Pyrenees, among an enchanted confluence of alpine streams, on the patio of a formerly glorious resort, we gathered with regenerative intentions. I arranged...
Phyllostachys dulcis: Sweet shoot bamboo

Phyllostachys dulcis: Sweet shoot bamboo

Phyllostachys dulcis, commonly known as Sweet Shoot Bamboo, is a cold-hardy running bamboo prized for both its ornamental beauty and its excellent edible shoots. With graceful green culms, vigorous growth, and reliable winter hardiness, this Chinese species makes an...
Phyllostachys aureosulcata: Yellow Groove Bamboo

Phyllostachys aureosulcata: Yellow Groove Bamboo

It’s me. Hi, I’m the pro bamboo author. It’s me, hi. Yes, that’s right, if you love bamboo, then picking your favorite species can be a lot like naming your favorite Taylor Swift song. That is assuming you’re a Swiftie, of course. And if...
Bambusa lako: Timor Black Bamboo

Bambusa lako: Timor Black Bamboo

A stunning and attractive variety of black bamboo, Bambusa lako is a popular species for ornamental use. Commonly known as Timor Black Bamboo, it is native to the island of Timor in Indonesia, where it is harvested and utilized for various commercial uses, including...