Sep 7, 2022 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Products, Bambu Batu
Back when I was running a bamboo boutique, this would happen two or three times a week. A customer walks into the store with a look of determination on his or her face and asks if we sell any “actual bamboo”. Now, I have a thorough appreciation for a...
Jun 24, 2022 | Bamboo Products, Bambu Batu, Health & Nutrition
Bamboo is the grass that just keeps on giving. Now, in addition to food, shelter and clothing, this magnificent plant can also provide us with a healthy buzz. If you are searching for something new and exotic to spice up your happy hour, you need look no further...
Jun 10, 2022 | Bamboo Products, Bambu Batu, Natural Fibers
NOTE: This article first appeared in February 2016, most recently updated in June 2022. To make shopping easier, we have included some affiliate links. That means if you follow the link and make a purchase, we might earn a small commission, at no additional cost to...
Jun 1, 2022 | Alternative Lifestyle, Bamboo Products, Bambu Batu
NOTE: This article originally appeared in 2012, last revised in 2021. It’s remarkable how much has changed in that short time, but clearly, we were on the right side of history with this one. It was unfortunate that the COVID-19 lockdowns, starting in spring...
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...
Oct 2, 2020 | Bambu Batu, San Luis Obispo
NOTE: The article first appeared in October 2015. The city suspended Art After Dark in 2020 during the Pandemic, and Bambu Batu closed before the event was reinstated in 2021. This week marks the fifth anniversary of what has become something of an institution here at...