May 14, 2019 | Agriculture & Gardening, Hemp Products, Natural Fibers
When you work with natural fibers and sustainable materials, one of the greatest sources of confusion is the relationship between hemp and marijuana. Are they the same, or are they different? I can’t tell you how many times I’ve brought up the subject of...
Feb 20, 2019 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Products, Green Living
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about bamboo The world of bamboo is vast and fascinating. With so many varieties, so many uses, and so much to know about this remarkable plant, we never seem to run out of questions, myths and misconceptions. So...
Jan 15, 2019 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Products
Bamboo Tourism So you’re in love with bamboo, and you just can’t get enough of it? Welcome to the club. My name is Fred and I’m a bambooholic. That’s right. Without my regular fix of noble bamboo grasses, I get terribly wound up. When the...
Jan 10, 2019 | Agriculture & Gardening
Can I grow bamboo in the snow? We hear this question all the time, especially from our friends in Canada. Can I grow bamboo where it snows? The short answer is YES. But the long answer is that it really depends what variety of bamboo you are growing. NOTE: To make...
Jan 8, 2019 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Products
Bamboo literature for your library or coffee table Here at Bambu Batu, we’re just crazy about bamboo. Perhaps you knew that by now. We grow it, we wear it, we eat it, and we read about it. As one of the oldest cultivated plants in human history, you can believe there...
Dec 7, 2018 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Products
There’s an old saying among seasoned bamboo growers. “The first year it sleeps, the second year it creeps, and the third year it leaps.” Those wanting a quick spreading hedge or grove in their backyard might be disappointed with their new stand of...
