Dec 10, 2020 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species
Pyramids, diamond mines and safaris through the Serengeti, just a few things that come to mind when we think of Africa. And somewhere, near the bottom of a very long list, we might encounter bamboo. But Africa, a continent shrouded in mystery, is actually home to a...
Dec 8, 2020 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species, Featured Posts
So you’d like to plant some bamboo in your garden. It’s fast growing, with an exotic flair, and it can add a great deal of ornamental elegance to your greenery. But there are two things you might be worried about. First of all, you get snow in the winter,...
Dec 1, 2020 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species
When you go looking for attractive, ornamental bamboo, you’ll eventually see images or hear mention of Tortoise Shell Bamboo. Even the name has an irresistibly exotic allure. Indeed, it’s one of the most interesting varieties of bamboo to look at. And...
Nov 20, 2020 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species
If you’ve ever gotten up close and personal with some bamboo — and believe me, I have — there’s a few things you’ll notice. The handsome, upright stems, known as culms, have a smoothness that’s uncommon in nature. Then, every 10 or 20 inches,...
Nov 18, 2020 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species, Featured Posts
There’s something magical and otherworldly about a thriving grove of bamboo. Surround yourself with this dazzling grass, and it has a way of transporting you to another time and place. Bamboo has an exotic feeling, and a connection with the far-flung corners of...
Nov 13, 2020 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species
So you have yourself a nice piece of land, with ample sunshine and adequate rainfall. And you’re finally ready to plant some bamboo. But not just any bamboo. Not the Little League stuff. You’ve got the space for it, and you want to grow Giant Bamboo! But...