Nov 16, 2021 | Bamboo Products, Natural Fibers
When we started selling bamboo towels more than a decade ago, there weren’t many brands to choose from. Back then, in 2006, BAMBU BATU was still the only all-bamboo boutique in California. But we were determined to stock our shelves with some incredible bath...
Nov 15, 2021 | Agriculture & Gardening
As the seasons change and the trees lose their leaves, it’s time to prepare ourselves and our plants for the cold weather. It’s time to bring in the harvest and prune back the flower beds. If you live in a climate that’s prone to freezing, then...
Nov 10, 2021 | Bamboo Industry, Bamboo Products
I’ve been advocating for natural, sustainable resources since around 1996. I probably picked up my first block of hempcrete, or hemp concrete, in 1998. And I think I bought my first bamboo cutting board in 2001. And I’ve had a close eye on the industry...
Nov 9, 2021 | Bamboo Products, Natural Fibers
Unlike a lot of people on the internet who run affiliate blogs and haphazardly review all manner of bamboo products, I’ve actually been in the bamboo clothing business since 2006. Bambu Batu was introducing Californians to bamboo socks, t-shirts and...
Nov 8, 2021 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species
Everything is bigger in Texas, at least according to the popular folklore. Indeed, Texas is the largest of the contiguous 48 states. And if you’re thinking of planting bamboo in your Texas garden, it will have plenty of room to spread out. But is the Lone Star...
