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Exotic Bamboo Wildlife: Bamboo partridges
Ask a person what animal eats bamboo, and you'll get the same answer 99.9% of the time. Of course, it's the Giant Panda. Or maybe ask the one person in 1,000 who's been to Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, and they'll mention the endangered Mountain Gorilla. Far too...
Shoot to kill: Are bamboo shoots poisonous?
If you're a fan of Far Eastern cuisine, you've probably come across a dish or two that included some sliced bamboo shoots. And you lived to tell about it. Bamboo shoots are a common accent that pack a little extra nutrition and a whole lot of crunch. And most of the...
Asian bamboo plantations: The next palm oil?
Over the past couple decades, the world has woken up to the enormous potential of bamboo, and to its remarkable sustainability. Western demand for bamboo has been skyrocketing. Meanwhile, Asian farmers are doing what they can to keep up, and to cash in. But bamboo...
Bamboo in the mountains: Reaching record elevations
If you're looking for clean air and easy access to winter sports, the mountains are a great place to be. But what about your bamboo plants? Will they be too cold up there? Or is it OK to grow bamboo in the mountains? There are many bamboo varieties that grow perfectly...
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...