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15 Cold Hardy Bamboos for Snowy Climates

15 Cold Hardy Bamboos for Snowy Climates

Oct 10, 2022 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species

There are more than a thousand species of grass in the bamboo family, and many of the most popular bamboos for gardening come from the tropics or subtropics, so they much prefer the warmer climates. But with so many varieties to choose from, you can be sure that a...
10 Best Bamboo Varieties for Your Garden

10 Best Bamboo Varieties for Your Garden

May 25, 2022 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Products, Bamboo Species

After some 10 or 20 thousand years of cultivation, bamboo’s popularity may in fact be at an all-time high. Of course, 10,000 years ago, there were a lot fewer people around to exchange gardening tips. But it’s also true that more and more people today are...
A better bath: Rub a dub in a bamboo tub

A better bath: Rub a dub in a bamboo tub

May 11, 2022 | Bamboo Products, Green Living, Health & Nutrition

This article originally appeared in 2013, written by Morgana Matus. We updated it in 2022. Is it just another case of greenwashing? Or are bamboo bathtubs on the very cutting edge of a movement determined to provide us with a cleaner planet? It seems like the old...
Bamboo in Mexico ¿Donde estan los bambúes?

Bamboo in Mexico ¿Donde estan los bambúes?

May 4, 2022 | Alternative Lifestyle, Bamboo Products, Worldwide

Have you ever gotten wasted away in Margaritaville and woken up somewhere in a bamboo paradise? If you’ve ever partied in Mexico, you probably know what I’m talking about. Famous for cactus and Tequila, Mexico is replete with warm beaches and tropical...
Clearing your mine: Safely detonating landmines with bamboo

Clearing your mine: Safely detonating landmines with bamboo

Apr 4, 2022 | Alternative Lifestyle, Bamboo Products, Green Living

Bamboo feeds, houses, decorates, and it can even save lives. Growing up in Afghanistan, inventor Massoud Hassani used to play in raging war zones and fields studded with landmines. He and his brother would construct small spheres from scrap metal that would roll along...
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As a writer and consultant, Fred is a leading voice in the world of bamboo. He’s been working in the industry since 2006 and has a network that spans all 6 continents. He’s currently consulting on bamboo projects in Thailand, India, Kenya, and beyond.

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