Imagine the scene. It’s a beautiful blue-sky day. And here you are, cruising. Your shirttails and hair blow in the breeze as you weave your way down the boulevard. Envious looks follow you. You even hear an odd ‘wow’ here and there as you dismount effortlessly and flip the board up into your hand. Since …
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The first time I ever saw bamboo was in my parents’ vegetable garden. As a small child – that’s a very long time ago – I fondly remember being drawn to the bundles of exotic bamboo poles. To my sister and I, they were swords, fishing rods, the frame for a tepee, and anything else …
Are you looking for an easy way to add some visual appeal to your garden? Making your yard or garden a place that you want to spend time in doesn’t need to take lots of time or cost the earth. No matter what size garden you have, finding ways to separate your plot into different …
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I talk a lot about using bamboo in your garden or outdoor space. But today I’m looking at something you can use to bring the outdoors, indoors… bamboo beaded curtains! When you imagine a beaded curtain, you may not immediately think about incorporating one into your home decor. As a kid, I can remember them …
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Virtually any type of plant can be grown in a planter. This makes them a perfect alternative to borders – especially if you’re short on space. But do you really want to buy more plastic? In this article, we take a look at some of our favorite bamboo planters – and some of the alternatives. …
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Hi there, Thanks for dropping in. There’s something exotic about growing bamboo isn’t there? It’s always fascinated me. Probably because there are no plants remotely like bamboo that are native to my part of the world. At about the age of 12, I started to dream of travel. I’d never been outside the UK, I …
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Back in the 90s, I was an ‘ok’ rock climber. Nothing to write home about, but I loved being outdoors. Enjoying the peace of being alone with a climbing problem was a great way to unwind. After a hard day at the crag, we’d often relax in front of the TV. We’d watch professional climbers …
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Have you noticed that the way we use our backyards and gardens has evolved over time? When I was a kid it was an event if the deckchairs came out of the shed! But now our gardens are no longer spaces reserved purely for the kids to run around in. Or even to grow veggies …
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At Bamboo Goods, we talk about all sorts of useful and fun products made from bamboo. But for this article, we thought we’d take a look at actually growing bamboo yourself, in your garden or yard. First, let’s look at a few bamboo facts… Did you know bamboo is classed as a type of grass …
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Are you tired of looking out at the same old view? Would you like your outdoor space to be more interesting? Many of us conform to the traditional idea of a garden without really understanding why. Without a plan, our gardens, or yards, are simply square or rectangular open spaces. A patch of grass, a …
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