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When bamboo leaves turn yellow or brown
Bamboo plants are pretty easy to grow. In fact, some people think that bamboo grows too easily, and they have a hard time removing it. But as with any plant, you can run into problems. Sometimes the bamboo just doesn't look 100 percent happy. One of the most common...
Semiarundinaria fastuosa: Temple Bamboo
When you have more than 1,200 species to choose from, selecting the best bamboo for your situation can be a daunting task. Some people say they want a hedge, or they want a clumper. That can narrow down the list to several hundred bamboo varieties, but there's still a...
Best bamboo species for farming: Cultivating allies
Americans and Europeans have long looked eastward for their superior supply of bamboo. Indeed, Asia and the Far East are where the vast majority of bamboo originates. But as our focus on sustainability intensifies, along with a drive for resource independence, many...
A History of Hemp and Bamboo in the State of Kentucky
The history of bamboo weaves a rich and colorful tapestry that drapes across several thousand years of Asian culture. It's as iconic and ubiquitous as the Chinese dragon or Japan's rising sun. But once in a while, we come across a thread of bamboo history that takes...
Is bamboo lucky? Gardening for good fortune
In America, we cross our fingers for good luck. In Germany, they press their thumbs. Other cultures look for four-leaf clovers, carry severed rabbits' feet, or hang horseshoes. And in Asia they plant bamboo. The world over, people are always seeking lucky charms to...
The 1,000 Bamboo Villages Project
If the passion for bamboo is contagious, then I might say we are currently in the midst of a global bamboo pandemic. But don't worry, unlike the other pandemic, this is something to celebrate. Bamboo construction is taking off, bamboo textiles are coming along, and...
