Nov 27, 2020 | Bamboo Products
There’s a fun song we’ve been singing with our kids recently to help them learn the months of the year. Even if you’re well beyond the point of learning the months, you might still want to sing along. Cue the famous marching melody, and it goes like...
Oct 19, 2020 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Products
Browsing through the aisles of greenery at my neighborhood nursery is one of my all-time favorite pastimes. I know some guys would prefer to spend Saturday morning at the hardware store basking in the pleasure of latest power tools. But I’m far more at home...
Oct 9, 2020 | Bamboo Products, Natural Fibers
As you may already know, bamboo is a pretty big deal. And it just got bigger. A lot bigger. With more than 1,000 known species, bamboos can vary from the size of a pencil to the stature of a skyscraper. Likewise, those who enjoy the comfort of a buttery soft bamboo...
Oct 5, 2020 | Bamboo Products, Green Living, Natural Fibers
The more I learn about bamboo, the more reasons I discover for loving it. It adds a sense of elegance and tranquility to the garden. It withstands the brunt of the elements and tolerates the neglect of an absentminded gardener. Bamboo also provides a marvelous...
Sep 30, 2020 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Products
Building with bamboo is fun, cheap and easy. Bamboo grows faster than anything on earth, with a tensile strength comparable to steel. But unlike steel, it can rot, crack and grow mold. That is, if you’re not careful. So is it necessary to treat or season your...
Sep 21, 2020 | Bamboo Products
The first time you hear about bamboo boxers and bamboo underwear, you might have your doubts. This exotic grass produces a timber as hard as oak or maple. So how would you expect that material to feel around your tender privates? Whatever assumptions or expectations...
