Apr 21, 2021 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species
Famously the home of cocoa beans, maize and a profusion of potatoes, South America also has its fair share of bamboo. In fact, anyone who believes that bamboo is only endemic to the Far East would be shocked to learn just how widespread it is in Latin America. South...
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...
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...
Dec 4, 2008 | Alternative Lifestyle, Bamboo Products
Ever have a hard time getting to the bathroom in a foreign country? Sometimes they can be devilishly camouflaged, like this lavatory near Atitlan, Mexico. My brother found it just in time. The bamboo in Mexico is resplendent, but finding a bathroom can be priceless!...
