Jun 25, 2012 | Bamboo Products, Green Living
NOTE: This article from Morgana Matus first appeared in June 2012, most recently updated in June 2024. iPhone, you hear, bamboo, too Have you heard? Bamboo can be used to make inexpensive, electricity-free speakers for your iPhone. The iBamboo, currently being...
Jan 4, 2012 | Agriculture & Gardening, Green Living, Health & Nutrition, San Luis Obispo
Someone you know may be a member of a secret society. Shortly after a rain, clad in heavy slacks, long sleeves and sturdy shoes, they leave the comfort of their living rooms and televisions to hunt for gold in the oak forests of California. What they seek...
Nov 3, 2011 | Alternative Lifestyle, Bambu Batu, Green Living, Renewable Energy
The people at Big Dipper Wax Works of Seattle are crazy about honey bees, and for many good reasons. Aside from being keystone species that pollinate a number of plants including the fruits and vegetables we consume, these hard-working insects produce such miraculous...
Aug 18, 2011 | Agriculture & Gardening, Alternative Lifestyle, Green Living
When it comes time for me to buy the farm, I may be able to become the farm as well. Instead of choosing to be embalmed with toxic chemicals such as formaldehyde (a known carcinogen) or cremated and releasing particulate matter and greenhouse gasses into the...
Aug 1, 2011 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Products, Bambu Batu, Green Living
Thinking of getting into the bamboo business? Excited by the idea of growing the wonder grass for food or construction projects? Dream of a shady, peaceful zen grove? Whether you are looking to plant for fun or profit, you may want to seek advice from Daphne...
