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Bamboo in Ghana: Advocates for Biodiversity
Special thanks to Lola Bissi who contributed this article for publication. Advocates for Biodiversity Conservation (ABC), a Ghanaian environmental non-governmental organisation (NGO), is making remarkable strides to promote bamboo as a sustainable solution for...
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 the...
Phyllostachys dulcis: Sweet shoot bamboo
Phyllostachys dulcis is a cold-hardy running bamboo that normally grows 25-30 feet high with culms about 1.5 inches in diameter. Dulcis means sweet, so the name refers to the good flavor of this bamboo's edible shoots. Like most varieties of Phyllostachys, sweet shoot...
Bamboo Photography by Fred Hornaday
As an expert in the field, Fred Hornaday has written hundreds of articles about bamboo while pursuing a satisfying hobby of bamboo photography. Fred started studying photography in the early 1990s, and though his shutterbug skills have never measured up to his...
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 not, well, we know what the...
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...