Nov 16, 2022 | Bamboo Industry, Bamboo Products, Bambu Batu, Green Living
NOTE: The following story was written by me, Fred Hornaday, in May 2007, as a publicity piece for Bambu Batu. At that time it appeared in a number of local publications. We re-published the article in November 2022 for nostalgic purposes. Suddenly it seems like...
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...
May 13, 2022 | Bamboo Industry, Bamboo Products, Bambu Batu
Ever since I crafted my first set of nunchucks in junior high school, I’ve been in love with bamboo. This woody grass has a simple elegance to it. It grows faster than anything, and you can make anything out of it. I gradually outgrew my Bruce Lee phase — more...
Apr 27, 2022 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Products, Bamboo Species
When people talk about bamboo, they often speak in hyperbole, describing the plant’s astronomical growth rate and its mind-boggling variety of uses. In fact, there are some 1,500 different species and cultivars of bamboo with an enormous range of qualities and...
Nov 18, 2021 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Products, Featured Posts, Worldwide
Whether you’re looking for live bamboo for the garden, or finished bamboo products for your wardrobe, you will find plenty of options in California. The Golden State’s climate is favorable for growing almost anything, including many of the subtropical...
