Aug 28, 2023 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Industry, Bamboo Products
It’s no secret that I love bamboo. I think I’ve enjoyed it all my life. Besides being a personal pleasure, it’s also been my professional business for about two decades. And some of the only things I love more than bamboo are the people I meet when...
Aug 23, 2023 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species, Green Living, Worldwide
Thailand’s friendly people, exquisite cuisine and idyllic beaches make it one of the most popular tourist destinations on earth. The tropical climate appeals to international travelers as well as a prolific diversity of native plant species. And like most of...
Nov 28, 2022 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species
When we leave the US mainland, the possibilities for bamboo cultivation really start to multiply. Of course, there’s no shortage of temperate bamboo species that can thrive in the lower 48. But in tropical habitats, we encounter a whole other world of...
Jun 27, 2022 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species
People are fascinated and amazed by bamboo, as they should be. Although they technically belong to the grass family, many species of this vigorous perennial grow taller than trees. In the growing season, some bamboo can grow as much as a meter a day. And the lumber...
May 31, 2021 | Green Living
Ask a person what animal eats bamboo, and you’ll get the same answer 99.9% of the time. Of course, it’s the Giant Panda. Or maybe ask the one person in 1,000 who’s been to Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, and they’ll mention the endangered...