Aug 24, 2020 | Agriculture & Gardening, Worldwide
Growing bamboo in California is a cinch. It’s something of a gardener’s paradise, with mild winters and abundant sunshine. So long as you have a reliable water supply, you can grow just about anything. But Canada is a different story. Even so, there are a...
Sep 25, 2019 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species, Worldwide
Can I grow bamboo in the Great White North? When you close your eyes and imagine a tropical garden paradise, one of the last places you will think of is Canada. It’s hardly a haven for bamboo lovers, like Indonesia or Hawaii. And for that reason, you might think...
Oct 28, 2013 | Agriculture & Gardening, Green Living, Hemp Products
For decades, farmers and environmental activists have been trying to legalize nonpsychoactive hemp for cultivation in California. The plants require far less water and fertilizers than cotton, need no herbicides or pesticides, and produce fibers that can be used in...
Apr 6, 2013 | Alternative Lifestyle, Green Living
Here at Bambu Batu, we have a great appreciation for natural fibers. Yet, there are some textiles that it can be a little hard to wrap our heads around. Case in point: hagfish slime. Yes, scientists have been working on developing thread from the defensive mucous of...
