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Exotic Bamboo Wildlife: Golden Bamboo Monkeys
Because of my fervent interest and broad knowledge regarding the subject of bamboo, I've actually had a few people ask me if I'm a distant relative of the Giant Panda Bear. In fact, despite my love of bamboo, there are no pandas among my recent ancestors. As a...
Big Bamboo in the State of Georgia
The U.S. state of Georgia is about as deep as you can go in the Deep South. It's famous for peaches and peanut farms, as well as Martin Luther King Jr. and General Sherman's infamous March to the Sea. There may be a few other associations you have with the Empire...
Bamboo Basics: Running vs Clumping
The realm of bamboo is vast and varied. With more than 1,400 species to keep track of, it can take some serious time and energy to wrap your head around it. You don't need to become an expert before your plant your first bamboo in the ground, but there are some basic...
26 Amazing bamboo products from A to Z
We've often heard it said—and sometimes I've said it myself—that bamboo has hundreds or thousands of practical uses. In fact, I've never stopped to add them all up, but my intuition tells me it's true. And having operated an all-bamboo boutique for more than 15 years,...
Growing Bamboo in Europe: Old World ornamentals
You can find native species of bamboo growing on every continent in the world, except for Europe and, of course, Antarctica. But if you're in Europe and you're interested in growing bamboo, there's no need to worry. Botanists and collectors started bringing bamboo...
Bamboo and Silica: A beneficial supplement
The copious uses and benefits of bamboo make this woody resource seem almost too good to be true. But rest assured, bamboo's rich bounty is for real. Good for the earth and good for the soul, this fast-growing grass also has benefits for your health. In addition to...