Useful bamboo info & articles

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Edible bamboo for the dinner table

by missbamboo | May 2, 2019 | Articles

Most species produce edible shoots, and these can make delicious contributions to your diet. Many Asian dishes use bamboo shoots in their cooking, including the Thai, Chinese and Japanese cultures. Western world has just began exploring the edible world of bamboo in...

Bamboo basics

by missbamboo | Apr 14, 2019 | Articles

Contrary to popular belief bamboo is not a tree but actually a grass. Many know bamboo from what they have seen in the movies or maybe from a story and do not have a complete understanding of this amazing plant. Often this is what leads to may considering bamboo an...

Planting your new bamboo

by missbamboo | Apr 12, 2019 | Articles

Taking the care to plant correctly is very important for optimal growth and health. Use garden compost or manure to work into the soil around your new bamboo planting. This is best done as you are digging the hole for the initial planting -work...