Nov 23, 2021 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Products
NOTE: This article first published on Dec. 7, 2018, most recently updated on Nov. 23, 2021. There’s an old saying among seasoned bamboo growers. “The first year it sleeps, the second year it creeps, and the third year it leaps.” Those wanting a quick...
May 21, 2021 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species
It begins with the realization that “lucky bamboo” is not actually bamboo at all. And then they tell you there are two kinds of bamboo: runners and clumpers. But then you discover that there are more than 1,400 species of bamboo, plus a few hundred...
Sep 12, 2020 | Agriculture & Gardening
Bamboo is a plant like no other. A robust grass that grows faster than any plant on earth, bamboo is unmatched for versatility and renewability. Once those tenacious rhizome roots get a foothold, the plant is all but indestructible. Indeed, they can sometimes become...
Aug 31, 2020 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species
When you tell your neighbors that you’re thinking about planting some bamboo, you’re liable to get a range of reactions. Maybe they’ll share your enthusiasm for the legendary grass and tell you how much they love their bamboo linens. Or perhaps their...
Jul 7, 2020 | Agriculture & Gardening, Green Living
There’s a malicious rumor going around certain corners of the internet, and I’d like to put an end to it right now. In fact, there is NOT a wave of legislation sweeping across the country designed to outlaw the major family of grasses known as bamboo....
