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Bamboo Blessings: Good for the Earth, Good for the Soul
Anyone who spends more than a few minutes in my presence will eventually hear me singing the praises of bamboo as a wonder crop, a miracle resource, and a glorious addition to the garden. If you're lucky enough to attend one of my bamboo workshops, you can listen to...
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...
Running vs Clumping Bamboo: Pros, Cons & Differences
Not all bamboo spreads the same way, and choosing the wrong type can cause serious headaches. There are more than 1500 varieties of bamboo, but the most important distinction in bamboo is between running and clumping varieties. Running bamboo spreads quickly through...
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...