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Feb 4, 2010, Guadua Bamboo Seeds

Where can I buy bamboo seeds to grow my own bamboo plantation? This is a popular question but enthusiasts who are just starting to learn about bamboo,

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Jan 29, 2010, Wholesale Bamboo Poles In Bulk From Central America

Guadua Bamboo exports bamboo poles in bulk to the US, duty free. Thanks to the CAFTA Free Trade Agreement.

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Jan 29, 2010, Guadua Bamboo Plantations Program in Nicaragua

Growing bamboo is a solid Nicaragua investment opportunity which produces a high annual income. Learn more about the Guadua Bamboo Plantations Program in Nicaragua.

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Jan 13, 2010, Drying and Storing Bamboo

Drying bamboo requires more time than wood of similar density. This because bamboos possess hygroscopic materials (compound that easily absorbs

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Jan 4, 2010, Guadua Bamboo Nicaragua Video

This video made by Jan Van Bilsen shows a tour at our Guadua bamboo plantations in Nicaragua. Notice the flowering of the Guadua Aculeata (this only

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Jan 4, 2010, Bamboo Seedling Multiplication

Bamboo seedling multiplication (or macro-proliferation) can produce a large amount of planting material from just a few little plantlets. By

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Dec 26, 2009, How and When to Harvest Bamboo?

Timing plays a crucial role when harvesting bamboo. As a matter of fact, knowing when to harvest bamboo has been one of the most important and

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Dec 25, 2009, Guadua Bamboo Central America

Searching for information, or researching quality bamboo products at wholesale prices? Meet the Central American expert: Guadua bamboo.

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Dec 24, 2009, Working with Bamboo, DIY Techniques

This section of Guadua Bamboo is dedicated to working with bamboo and DIY techniques.

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Dec 24, 2009, Bamboo Joinery, Tips and Techniques

This section of Guadua Bamboo is dedicated to bamboo joinery, and structural bamboo connections.

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Dec 24, 2009, Bamboo Preservation Methods

Bamboo preservation methods can be divided into non-chemical (traditional) methods and chemical methods. The selection of the appropiate treatment method depends on various factors.

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Dec 23, 2009, Fast Growing Bamboo, time lapsed video.

Clip from the BBC Wild China documentary, showing a time lapsed sequence of a fast growing bamboo species. Growing at a speed of 1 meter a day is

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Dec 22, 2009, Is it Possible to Stain Bamboo?

Hello, I have obtained a few bamboo poles which I would like to stain for decorative use in my home. I have tried to apply some wood stain to the culm

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Dec 22, 2009, How to make Crushed Bamboo Mats?

To make crushed bamboo panels or bamboo mats, the round bamboo poles need to be flattened. It is crucial to use fresh cut, green bamboo poles of about

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Dec 22, 2009, Correcting Bend Bamboo

Bamboo canes aren't always straight, and when working on a particular project, bends may cause technical difficulties or are just unwanted for