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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...
The 1,000 Bamboo Villages Project
If the passion for bamboo is contagious, then I might say we are currently in the midst of a global bamboo pandemic. But don't worry, unlike the other pandemic, this is something to celebrate. Bamboo construction is taking off, bamboo textiles are coming along, and...
Bamboo of South America: Ornamental and economic species
Famously the home of coffee beans, cocoa, and a profusion of potatoes, South America also has its fair share of bamboo. In fact, anyone who believes that bamboo is only endemic to the Far East would be shocked to learn just how widespread it is in Latin America. South...
The future of bamboo construction is here: Engineered Bamboo
Given the measurable impacts of climate change and deforestation, the need for alternative building materials and energy sources has never been greater. That's why bamboo, an incomparably renewable grass, is been touted as the sustainable solution. People have been...
Zymomonas mobilis: An exciting enzyme for bamboo processing
For most of my life, I've been playing a small but meaningful role, advocating for the use of bamboo and other renewable resources. I operated two small businesses in the small town of San Luis Obispo, using them as a platform to raise awareness and inspire optimism...