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15 Cold Hardy Bamboo Species for Snowy Climates

15 Cold Hardy Bamboo Species for Snowy Climates

Feb 9, 2024 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species

Can bamboo grow in snowy climates?Yes! Many types of bamboo can survive freezing temperatures and even heavy snow. In fact, some cold-hardy species tolerate temperatures as low as -10°F to -20°F (-23°C to -29°C). The key is choosing the right type. Most of the popular...
Dwarf Bamboos and Groundcovers

Dwarf Bamboos and Groundcovers

May 10, 2023 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Products, Bamboo Species

We usually think of bamboo as a giant grass, the fastest-growing plant on earth. And that it is. But there are also dwarf bamboo varieties that make for excellent ground cover, borders and accent pieces. In the Amazonian undergrowth, you can actually find bamboo that...
How to Choose the Best Bamboos

How to Choose the Best Bamboos

Jan 27, 2023 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species, Bambu Batu, Green Living

By now you’ve probably heard a thing or two about the many virtues of bamboo: its versatility, its sustainability, and its indispensability. And you’ve no doubt admired its beauty, as it flourishes among pagodas in Japanese gardens, on the patios of Thai...
Bamboo in the breeze: Whispering Winds Bamboo Cooperative

Bamboo in the breeze: Whispering Winds Bamboo Cooperative

Jan 20, 2023 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Products, Green Living

Planting and harvesting bamboo is not only good for the environment, but it can also bring great benefits to the community that supports its cultivation. Peruse our website and you can find examples of this from all around the world. In Malawi, they plant bamboo to...
Hemp vs Bamboo: The Ultimate Comparison

Hemp vs Bamboo: The Ultimate Comparison

Dec 5, 2022 | Bamboo Products, Hemp Products, Natural Fibers

In the arena of natural alternative resources, two towering crops dominate the field. In some ways strikingly different, but with a great deal in common, hemp and bamboo have each risen to prominence in recent decades. And because of their similarities, the temptation...
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As a writer and consultant, Fred is a leading voice in the world of bamboo and a longtime biochar specialist. He’s been working in the industry since 2006 with a network that spans 6 continents. He currently consults on bamboo projects and works with biochar projects across the Global South.

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