May 18, 2022 | Agriculture & Gardening, Green Living
The escalating impact of climate change is forcing many of us, especially in the drier climates, to reconsider how we use and conserve our water resources. Many homeowners are replacing their lawns with stones and succulents. Those with a bit more ingenuity are...
May 16, 2022 | Agriculture & Gardening, Green Living
It’s a common trope to refer to trees and forests as the lungs of our planet. In the process of photosynthesis, all plants and trees convert carbon dioxide into oxygen, providing a healthier atmosphere for humans and animals. Reforestation is key to reducing CO2...
May 2, 2022 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species
Bamboo is a tenacious, woody grass that flourishes on six continents and is native to five of them. Comprised of some 1,400 distinct species, the bamboo subfamily of grasses is well-represented around the world. But some varieties are more suitable for certain regions...
Apr 25, 2022 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species, Worldwide
It’s natural to associate the Pacific Northwest with rainy winters, beavers, and redwood trees. When you survey the landscapes of Oregon and Washington, you’ll find they are more than 50 percent forest. And some extremely diverse forestry at that,...
Apr 11, 2022 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species, Bambu Batu
Don’t be fooled by imitations. While there are several hundred (if not thousands) of species of bamboo, there are also a handful of lookalikes to be aware of, and perhaps avoided. Previously, we told you about that friendly desktop pot of Lucky Bamboo that you...
Mar 28, 2022 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species
I’ve been enjoying refreshing bamboo landscapes and renewable bamboo products for decades. So what took me so long to discover chocolate bamboo? After all, it combines two of my favorite things in the world. But Borinda fungosa is not high on the list of popular...
