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....
Aug 4, 2021 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species, Worldwide
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...
Jul 26, 2021 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species, Featured Posts
Not all bamboo spreads the same way, and choosing the wrong type can cause serious headaches. There are more than 1500 varieties of bamboo, but the most important distinction in bamboo is between running and clumping varieties. Running bamboo spreads quickly through...
Jul 21, 2021 | Bamboo Industry, Bamboo Products, Natural Fibers
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...
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...
