Oct 28, 2023 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species
Imagine the sound of bamboo leaves rustling in a gentle breeze, the hollow canes knocking together with soft percussion. Your imagination might also add a refreshing waterfall pouring into a tranquil lagoon. Such is the picture of an idyllic bamboo grove, flourishing...
Jul 7, 2023 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species
NOTE: This article first appeared in June 2020, last updated in July 2023 following the discovery of Arundinaria alabamensis. When we think of bamboo and its place in the world, we typically associate it with Asia and the Far East. Bamboo’s importance in Asian...
Jul 19, 2021 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species, Green Living, Worldwide
You can find native species of bamboo growing on every continent in the world, except for Europe and, of course, Antarctica. But if you’re in Europe and you’re interested in growing bamboo, there’s no need to worry. Botanists and collectors started...
Nov 18, 2020 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species, Worldwide
There’s something magical and otherworldly about a thriving grove of bamboo. Surround yourself with this dazzling grass, and it has a way of transporting you to another time and place. Bamboo has an exotic feeling, and a connection with the far-flung corners of...
