Arundo donax is not bamboo
3K views · Oct 14, 2022
Throughout the Mediterranean and the southern United States, there's a giant cane grass that grows prolifically. It's commonly mistaken for bamboo, but it is only a distant relative. Join Fred Hornaday as he explores a patch of Arundo donax in central Cat
Discovering bamboo at the Valencia Botanical Gardens
2K views · Oct 14, 2022
Exploring a diverse collection of bamboo at the Botanical Gardens in Valencia, Spain. Visit Bambu Batu to read more about this fabulous destination (https://bambubatu.com/seeking-bamboo-in-spain-venture-in-valencia/) as well as the splendid assortment of
Running Bamboo vs Clumping Bamboo
2K views · Oct 14, 2022
Learn the difference between running bamboo and clumping bamboo. Bamboo is a fascinating subfamily of grasses that includes about 1,400 species. But we can divide them into two general categories: runners and clumpers. To learn more about the incredible p
Bamboo: A most relaxing plant
5K views · Oct 14, 2022
Overwhelmed by the psychedelic nature of Salvador Dalí's artwork in Figueres, Spain, I was delighted to discover this calming grove of bamboo where I could take respite and gather my composure. Learn more about bamboo and its benefits for mental health a
Where does bamboo come from?
6K views · Oct 14, 2022
Learn about where bamboo comes from. Some people will be surprised by how many varieties of bamboo are not native to Asia. Visit BambuBatu.com for more details. https://bambubatu.com/where-does-bamboo-come-from/ https://bambubatu.com/introducing-bamboo-g
Lucky Bamboo vs True Bamboo
2K views · Oct 14, 2022
What's the difference between lucky bamboo and true bamboo? Nearly everything! Lucky bamboo is a single species of grass, while true bamboo makes up a subfamily of about 1,500 species belonging to the grass family. It's a pet peeve of mine when people con
Bamboo farming in America
10K views · Oct 14, 2022
Recorded on the 4th of July, 2022, we discuss the topic of bamboo farming in America. The pros and cons are worth considering. Visit BambuBatu.com to learn more. https://bambubatu.com/bamboo-farming-in-the-us/ https://bambubatu.com/challenges-and-pitfal
How renewable is bamboo
8K views · Oct 14, 2022
How renewable is bamboo? How fast does it grow? When is a bamboo full sized or fully mature? It depends on a few factors. But it's important to understand the difference between the age of the plant and the age of the individual culms. Visit BambuBatu.com
Bamboo shoots for human consumption
5K views · Oct 13, 2022
Bamboo shoots are a hearty and nutritious source of sustenance that emerge from around the base of a bamboo plant every spring. Harvested at the right time, when they're still young and tender, they are perfectly suitable for human consumption. Just be su
Big Bamboo
3K views · Oct 13, 2022
Big bamboo, giant bamboo, and timber bamboo are non-scientific terms to describe the larger species of bamboo, usually more than 4 inches in diameter and over 50 or 60 feet in height. Some timber bamboos are runners, like Moso. And many timber bamboos are
Bamboo for Ecology and Economy in Ghana
3K views · Oct 13, 2022
Presenting to the 2022 Sustainability Conference in Ghana, I provide a concise overview of bamboo and its wide array of benefits for the country and the planet. Bamboo is a vital tool for land restoration and an exceptional resource for food, energy, text
Bamboo for Land Restoration
5K views · Oct 13, 2022
Bamboo is an excellent pioneer plant, ideal for growing in degraded landscapes to help rebuild topsoil and hasten the recovery of the habitat. Here are six simple steps to follow to conduct a successful land restoration project with bamboo. Learn more at
Bamboo in Japan
4K views · Oct 13, 2022
Many species of bamboo are endemic to Japan, including some great timber species and a wide assortment of dwarf bamboo varieties. To learn more, visit BambuBatu.com. https://bambubatu.com/bamboo-for-japanese-gardens/ https://bambubatu.com/hiroshima-bamboo
How to monetize your bamboo
8K views · Oct 13, 2022
Bamboo is a valuable plant with hundreds of uses and a plethora of environmental benefits. But turning your woody grass into cash requires some amount of strategy. This week's video offers several possible revenue streams for the ambitious bamboo farmer.
Bamboo in Lyon
1K views · Oct 13, 2022
A quick tour of the bamboo section of the Lyon Botanical Gardens, one of the largest and most impressive municipal gardens in all of France. The bamboo area includes a couple species of temperate bamboo. In addition, you can find at least 3 species of tro
Bamboo scraps to bamboo pallets
917 views · Oct 13, 2022
The uses for bamboo are nearly endless. This video shows the process for turning bamboo scraps, including sawdust and woodchips, into pressed shipping pallets. This makes use of valuable byproduct that often goes to waste. Using sophisticated machinery, t
Friend or Foe: How invasive is bamboo?
3K views · Oct 13, 2022
Among certain gardeners, bamboo has a nasty reputation because of its capacity to spread out and expand. Running bamboo can be pretty aggressive. But is it truly invasive? No, not like many other non-native ornamentals. Check out BambuBatu.com to learn mo
Bamboo Proverbs
22K views · Oct 13, 2022
Bamboo is an extraordinary plant with a colorful history. Imbued with mythical and even magical properties, we have a long tradition of proverbs to draw on when we talk about bamboo. Visit BambuBatu.com to learn more. https://bambubatu.com/bamboo-proverbs
Bamboo crafts in Cameroon
2K views · Oct 13, 2022
Bamboo is widespread across sub-Saharan Africa, and some of the largest populations of bamboo can be found in Cameroon. The woody grass has a long tradition here, and today they cultivate native and Asian species alike, using them for food, shelter, charc
Bamboo and Biochar
1K views · Oct 13, 2022
Biochar is an incredible product that can be used as a soil additive and in other industrial applications. Rather than cutting down trees to make char, using bamboo makes way more sense. When you create biochar on a large scale, you can also earn valuable
Bamboo in Germany
917 views · Oct 13, 2022
Europe is the only inhabited continent with no native species of bamboo. And you wouldn't think the German climate is conducive to bamboo, but the land of Lederhosen and Bratwurst has a lot more bamboo than you would expect. Visit BambuBatu.com to learn m