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Bambusa oldhamii: Chinese timber bamboo
Choosing the right bamboo for your garden depends on climate, size, and purpose. If you live in a warm region and want a tall, elegant bamboo that won’t spread aggressively, Bambusa oldhamii is one of the best options available. Also known as Chinese Timber Bamboo,...
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,...
Genus Gigantochloa: Bamboo giants
When it comes to bamboo, a lot of people hold to the idea that bigger means better. There are plenty of other traits to consider, especially when selecting an ornamental variety for your garden, but there's something amazing about those huge varieties that stretch 60...
Monoculture and Bamboo: Problems and Solutions
With deep gratitude to the investigative journalism of Michael Pollan and to the disruptive intrusion of natural fiber alternatives into the fashion industry, the general public is growing increasingly aware of the need for a revival of sustainable agriculture. In a...
Bamboo in Tennessee: Going to Grassland
The Country Music Hall of Fame, Elvis Presley's Graceland, and Jack Daniel's whiskey are all iconic symbols of Tennessee. The "Volunteer State" is less famous for its bamboo, but Tennessee does have some of the best bamboo groves in the country. The state's motto is...