Do You Bamboo?

Several years ago bamboo became the trendy 'good luck' plant to have in our home or office. Those neat, swirly shapes that grew in water had been common in Asian lives for many years before we discovered their versatility.

I think the trend petered out when people were appalled at the algae growing due to stagnant water and too lazy to simply change the water and clean the container.

But the amazing thing about this plant is the correlation between a trend and the serious impact this plant has made on our world. I've heard many gardeners bemoan the invasiveness of this plant. Now we have discovered Bamboo's potential for helping our planet.

As a homeowner, the best use of bamboo is flooring. The affordable choices are beautiful and available everywhere now. Bamboo has become a more common fiber. These things have been around for a very long time but now more people are discovering the many common uses for this highly renewable resource. So I ask, do you Bamboo?

Research at Bioversity International