LINKS & RESOURCES
A directory of links to businesses and organizations in the bamboo industry.
Organizations
- American Bamboo Society (ABS): Promoting bamboo cultivation and spreading the word about bamboo’s great potential.
- International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR): Developing and promoting innovative solutions to poverty and environmental sustainability using bamboo and rattan.
- Ned Jaquith Foundation: Awarding small grants to bamboo researchers in various fields.
- World Bamboo Organization: Informing the world about the opportunities and potential of this incredible resource.
Bamboo Nurseries in the Western US
- Bamboo Collective: Seattle, WA (206) 427-6233
- Bamboo Garden Nursery: North Plains, Oregon (503) 647-2700
- Bamboo Oasis: Beaverton, OR (503) 703-1345
- Bamboo Ranch: Tucson, Arizona (520) 743-9879
- Beauty and the Bamboo: Seattle, WA (206) 781-9790
- Blue Heron Farm and Nursery: Rockport, WA (360) 853-8449
- Clinton Inc. Bamboo Growers: Seattle, WA (206) 242-8848
- Delhiwind Bamboo: Everson WA, 98247 (360) 592-5734
- The Hedge Between: Eugene, Oregon (541) 484-1164
- LeBeau Bamboo: Medford, Oregon (541) 499-4992
- Mary’s Peak Bamboo: Corvallis, Oregon (541) 760-1024
- Outdoors by Design: Shelton, Washington (360) 432-8493
- Raintree Nursery: Morton, WA (800) 391-8892
- Tradewinds Bamboo: Gold Beach, OR (541) 425-5177
Bamboo Nurseries in California
- Bamboo Giant: Aptos, CA (831) 687-0100
- Bamboo Sourcery: Sebastopol, CA (707) 823-5866
- Imperial Bamboo: El Centro, CA (760) 540-4211
- Jungle Bamboo & Palms: Cotati, CA (707) 794-8292
- Madman Bamboo: Rocklin, CA (916) 300-6335
- Mesa Bamboo: Arroyo Grande, CA (805) 723-0473
- Ocean View Bamboo: Carpinteria, CA (805) 643-6388
- Paso Bamboo: Paso Robles, CA (805) 712-1759
Bamboo Nurseries in the Eastern States
- Cape May Bamboo Farms: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Kentucky (856) 204-2037
- Mid-Atlantic Bamboo: South central Virginia (434) 538-0469
- New Jersey Bamboo: Pennington, NJ (908) 955-3226
Bamboo Nurseries in the South
- Appalachian Bamboo: Robbinsville, NC (828) 479-2703
- Bamboo Company Nursery: Franklinton, LA 70438 (985) 789-2584
- Bamboo Forever Nursery and Gardens: Oviedo, FL (321) 578-0898
- Bamboo Gardens of Louisiana: Mount Hermon, LA (985) 795-2300
- Bamboo Texas: Hockley, TX (281) 772-1875
- Georgia Bamboo: Fort Valley, GA (478) 808-5811
- Haiku Bamboo Nursery: Hendersonville, NC (828) 685-3053
- Houston Bamboo Nursery: Houston, TX (832) 713-4319
- Lewis Bamboo: Oakman, AL (877) 796-2263
- Thigpen Trail Bamboo Farm: Doerun, GA (706) 255-4901
- Tropical Bamboo: Palm Beach, FL (561) 784-2413
Bamboo Furniture Producers
- Bamboo 54: Inexpensive bamboo furniture made in Vietnam and distributed out of southern California.
- Greenington: Modern, high-end furniture made from solid, laminated bamboo. Based in Washington.
Bamboo Clothing Producers
- Bamboosa: Offering bamboo socks, face masks, and assorted styles for men, women, babies. Made in USA.
- Boody Wear: Specializing in underwear and undershirts for men and women, using a blend of bamboo and synthetics.
- Kickee Pants: Long standing maker of some fabulous bamboo PJs and outfits for little ones.
- Onno: Plain bamboo t-shirts for men and women, ideal for screen printing. Based in Colorado.
- Spun Bamboo: Based in Southern California. Specializing in bamboo socks, underwear and blank t-shirts.
- Sweet Bamboo: Bamboo PJ sets for infants and children.
- Yala Designs: Setting the standard with their BambooDreams® fabric, a blend of 95% bamboo viscose and 5% spandex. Based in Ashland, Oregon.
Bamboo for the Kitchen and Bath
- Bambu: With dozens of bamboo cutting board manufacturers out there, Bambu is a cut above the rest.
- Totally Bamboo: Another top supplier of bamboo kitchenwares, with excellent quality and wonderful selection.
- To-Go Ware: Makers of the classic bamboo utensil sets.
- Daisy House: Towels from bamboo and Turkish cotton, made in Turkey, based in Colorado.
Bamboo Building Materials
- The Best Bamboo: Direct exporter of bamboo from Colombia
- Bamboo Grove: Bamboo lumber and building materials from Illinois
- Cali Bamboo: Green building and construction materials from San Diego, CA
- Guadua Bamboo: Bamboo specialists and exporters from Colombia
Bamboo Farming Resources
- Only Moso: Assistance with commercial bamboo opportunities, based in Florida
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