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Companion planting and intercropping with bamboo
Companion planting is one of the most important concepts in permaculture and organic gardening. And bamboo is a towering figure in the field of sustainable agriculture. So people often wonder what role this miraculous grass can play in their ecological landscaping....
Sasa kurilensis: Bamboo in Russia
Don't look up. This is not one of those bamboo varieties that grows taller than your house. But if you're trying to find it on a map, well then, you will have to look up. This botanical outlier is the northernmost naturally occurring bamboo known to science. Sasa...
New Bamboo Undies from Boody Wear
NOTE: This article first appeared in February 2016, most recently updated in June 2022. To make shopping easier, we have included some affiliate links. That means if you follow the link and make a purchase, we might earn a small commission, at no additional cost to...
Bambusa oldhamii: Chinese timber bamboo
Finding the best bamboo for your garden is not easy. There are many factors to consider, such as your climate, the desired size, the desired use, and so on. But if you live in a relatively warm climate with mild winters, and you want a bamboo that will reach for the...
Supporting Bamboo: A display of corporate responsibility
Once upon a time, a clever campaign or a catchy slogan like “Where’s the beef?!” was enough to win over legions of customers. But today, in the age of climate crisis and the internet, consumers want to know who they’re buying from. They want more than a product, they...
Kale for Marriage Equality: A retrospective
NOTE: This article originally appeared in 2012, last revised in 2021. It's remarkable how much has changed in that short time, but clearly, we were on the right side of history with this one. It was unfortunate that the COVID-19 lockdowns, starting in spring 2020,...