Bamboo rainsticks

Rainsticks made out of our homegrown bamboo polesBamboo poles have so many uses but one frequently requested project involves the use of bamboo poles to make rainsticks.  A few months ago, Kari, a customer in Kentucky, had that project in mind when she wrote to...

New shoots aplenty in the Vivax grove

A restful spot in the Vivax groveThe Vivax Timber Running Bamboo (Phyllostachys vivax) began sending out new shoots toward the end of February.  In the picture above, a small shoot can be seen in front of the right chair. Spring is an exciting time of year...