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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...
Pimp your Airbnb with Bamboo Bedding
With the pandemic winding down, travel and tourism are finally picking up. That's wonderful news for travelers and for those who provide their accommodations. If you operate an Airbnb, like nearly 700,000 other Americans, and rely on it for part of your income, then...
Bamboo Chopsticks: Safe, natural and sustainable
Bamboo has played a starring role in Asian culture and cuisine for thousands of years. Perhaps this legacy is most evident in the use of bamboo chopsticks. Simple, elegant and functional, bamboo chopsticks are a true icon of the Far East. However, the majority of the...
Bamboo in Costa Rica: A tropical treasury
If you're heading off on a round-the-world tour of bamboo destinations, Costa Rica might not be the first place on your list. You'd probably be more interested in going to China, Bali and even Colombia. But this narrow strip if Central America is well worth a visit....
Bamboo etymology: When rhizomes pose an epic risk
If you tell your neighbor you're planting a grove of bamboo in your backyard, be prepared for a variety of responses. Maybe they love bamboo as much as I do, and they'll want to slap you a high five. But maybe they're terrified by bamboo's famously spreading rhizomes,...