Jan 6, 2025 | Bamboo Species
Phyllostachys dulcis, commonly known as Sweet Shoot Bamboo, is a cold-hardy running bamboo prized for both its ornamental beauty and its excellent edible shoots. With graceful green culms, vigorous growth, and reliable winter hardiness, this Chinese species makes an...
Nov 1, 2024 | Bamboo Species
It’s me. Hi, I’m the pro bamboo author. It’s me, hi. Yes, that’s right, if you love bamboo, then picking your favorite species can be a lot like naming your favorite Taylor Swift song. That is assuming you’re a Swiftie, of course. And if...
Jun 29, 2024 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species
There’s a lot to love about Phyllostachys viridis ‘Robert Young’, also known as Phyllostachys viridis ‘Sulphurea’ or Golden Chinese Bamboo. It’s the sort of bamboo that satisfies a long list of requirements. Robert Young grows well...
May 29, 2024 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species, Worldwide
Bamboo fever is sweeping the nation. From California to Cape Canaveral, from Connecticut to Colorado, people everywhere want to use and grow those great grasses. In California and Florida, the states of seemingly endless, golden sunshine, growing bamboo is a...
Apr 5, 2024 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species, Worldwide
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 the quintessential bamboo habitat, like Indonesia or Hawaii. And for that reason, you might think it’s not possible to grow...
