Jul 6, 2022 | Agriculture & Gardening
NOTE: This article first appeared in spring 2020, updated most recently in July 2022. The strength of bamboo is something legendary. We often compare bamboo to steel, and we know it has been used to create some of the first lightbulbs and airplanes. This woody grass...
Jan 4, 2012 | Agriculture & Gardening, Green Living, Health & Nutrition, San Luis Obispo
Someone you know may be a member of a secret society. Shortly after a rain, clad in heavy slacks, long sleeves and sturdy shoes, they leave the comfort of their living rooms and televisions to hunt for gold in the oak forests of California. What they seek...