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Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:44:38 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/pictures-of-bambusa-vulgaris-vittata.html This clump of Bambusa vulgaris 'Vittata' is the showpiece of our driveway on our farm, which is on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica. There is a mature Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:43:23 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/costa-rica-residency-and-tax-exemptions-when-investing-in-bamboo-plantations.html I read somewhere that an individual can obtain automatic Costa Rican citizenship when they purchase $100,000 (US) worth of land in Costa Rica. Is this Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:53:22 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/guadua-bamboo-planting-layout.html I am planning my mini Guadua farm on a half acre and some things I need to know are: If you start with 25gal pots of Guadua, how much distance should Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:31:36 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/how-to-clean-bamboo-seed.html How to clean bamboo seed? The flower seems to be like wheat on grass, funny hey cause bamboo is a grass. My question is.. What part is the seed? Maybe Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:59:14 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/costa-bamboo-bamboo-flooring-bamboo-decking-bamboo-plywood-costa-rica.html Costa Bamboo is an Eco minded, high-end, bamboo building supply company based in Costa Rica. We supply Costa Rica with LEED certified bamboo flooring, Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:28:14 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/is-gigantochloa-apus-stronger-than-gigantochloa-atter.html Is there a difference in the level of sturdiness or hardness between Gigantochloa apus and Gigantochloa atter? I am currently doing a project and need Wed, 14 Dec 2011 03:34:24 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/bamboo-displays-banner-stands-from-china.html Bahagoni is developing and distributing bamboo display and bamboo banner stands. These display and sign stands made of bamboo are part of the increasingly Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:46:30 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/bamboo-construction-workshop-costa-rica-may-511-2012.html Join well-known bamboo builders Brian Erickson and Martin Coto for this wonderful 1-week bamboo building experience. The course will cover the basics of Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:37:41 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/bamboo-workshops.html Bamboo workshops are often the best way to get hands-on experience with bamboo construction techniques. A bamboo course or training is a great opportunity to learn about bamboo. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:05:50 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/bamboo-fertilizer.html Hi Stephane, interesting piece about the best soil conditions for bamboo plantations. You mention fertilizer, and how high usage could affect the financial Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:51:04 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/bamboo-investment-scams.html Thinking about investing in bamboo plantations? Great, but after reading this article about bamboo investment scams and lease plans you might want to re-think your options... Sun, 13 Nov 2011 12:48:03 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/investing-in-bamboo-plantations.html The truth about bamboo investment opportunities. When browsing the internet for the term investing in bamboo plantations, Google will come up with a growing amount of schemes... Sun, 13 Nov 2011 01:12:20 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/bamboo-growing-habits.html In order to analyze annual stem production and yield projections for a Guadua bamboo plantation, it is important to understand how bamboo grows. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:39:08 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/where-to-buy-guadua-angustifolia-seeds.html Hi there, please can you tell me where I can buy Guadua angustifolia seeds? I have searched the internet but have found nothing for this bamboo in seed Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:45:29 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/biomass-production-of-guadua-angustifolia-vs-dendrocalamus-asper.html Which produces more biomass in a per hectare basis, Guadua angustifolia or Dendrocalamus asper? ANSWER: Interesting question Robie. To be honest, I can't Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:33:04 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/bamboo-posts-for-vineyards.html I have read your article about poles and the durability of bamboo but do you think it would be feasible to treat bamboo for use as posts in vineyards? Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:06:03 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/growing-guadua-bamboo-in-europe.html I am a postgraduate Architecture student and I am researching the possibility of growing Guadua bamboo in Europe in greenhouses or out-doors in southern Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:48:57 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/cold-hardy-bamboo-plants-for-sale-in-poland.html Our bamboo nursery is based in Opole, Poland where we offer the widest range of cold hardy bamboo plants, palms, agaves and other exotic plants. We offer Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:39:03 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/costa-rica-investment-property.html We offer Costa Rica investment property for sale which is specifically selected for the cultivation of Guadua bamboo. There is no obligation to grow bamboo on these properties since our quality standards will benefit virtually any investor. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:46:34 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/propagating-weavers-bamboo-gracillis.html We are thinking of using gracillis as a hedging plant and wondered if it is possible to split the actual root plant by division? Gre Fri, 21 Oct 2011 22:42:41 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/can-guadua-grow-in-south-sudan.html I'm a development consultant working in the Bahr el Ghazal region of South Sudan. Bamboo grows naturally in Western Bahr el Ghazal State and I'm looking Fri, 21 Oct 2011 22:41:15 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/comparing-mechanical-properties-of-bamboos.html I was wondering if there is good information about the mechanical properties of the good timber bamboos listed together so they can be easily compared. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:07:15 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/can-guadua-bamboo-grow-in-greece.html I live in Greece where the climate is Mediterranean. Is it possible to grow Guadua bamboo here? If not, which species of bamboo is suitable for this climate? Sat, 15 Oct 2011 15:21:54 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/bamboo-pool-lounge-guanacaste.html The Guanacaste bamboo pool lounge is made from Guadua Bamboo. Different colors and finishes can be applied, from a natural yellow to dark brown finish. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 05:01:33 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/bamboo-pool-lounge-parrita.html The Parrita bamboo pool lounge is made from Guadua and Phyllostachys bamboo. Different colors and finishes can be applied, from a natural yellow to dark brown finish. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 05:01:29 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/bamboo-pool-lounge-dominical.html The Dominical bamboo pool lounge is made from Phyllostachys bamboo. Different colors and finishes can be applied, from a natural yellow to dark brown finish. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 23:53:08 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/bamboo-writing-table-damas.html The Damas bamboo writing table is made from Phyllostachys bamboo. It is shown in the natural yellow color (we apply the color and finish you prefer). A bamboo weave is used for the table surface. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:00:28 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/guadua-vs-moso.html In 2010, the Larenstein University in The Netherlands performed an intresting study comparing material properties of the best and most common bamboo species used for industrial manufacturing; Guadua vs Moso. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:50:31 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/bamboo-side-table-grecia.html The Grecia bamboo side table is made with Guadua. Bamboo strips are tide to a bamboo frame with construction cord to form the table top. This design can also be made with a table top in a bamboo weave called petate. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:19:09 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/bamboo-nightstand-tamarindo.html The Tamarindo bamboo nightstand is handmade with Guadua canes and Phyllostachys strips. Different natural finish colors are available, from a natural yellow bamboo color to an ebonized heat-treated finish. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:13:02 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/bamboo-nightstand-escazu.html The Escazu bamboo nightstand is handmade from Guadua, Phyllostachys and a woven palm weave lining called petate. Different natural finish colors are available. Sun, 09 Oct 2011 18:51:25 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/bamboo-furniture-costa-rica.html Guadua Bamboo helps local artisans promoting their high quality and affordable tropical bamboo furniture in Costa Rica. Sun, 09 Oct 2011 18:28:33 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/bamboo-four-poster-bed-alajuela.html The Alejuela bamboo four poster bed is made with Phyllostachys bamboo. Different natural finish colors are available, from a natural yellow bamboo color to an ebonized heat-treated finish. Sun, 09 Oct 2011 15:33:21 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/bamboo-day-bed-cartago.html The Cartago bamboo day bed is made with Phyllostachys bamboo. Different colors and finishes can be applied, from a natural yellow to dark brown finish. Sun, 09 Oct 2011 15:27:09 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/bamboo-day-bed-grecia.html The Grecia bamboo day bed is made with Guadua bamboo. Different colors and finishes can be applied, from a natural yellow to dark brown finish. Sun, 09 Oct 2011 15:18:53 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/bamboo-bunk-bed-quepos.html The Quepos bamboo bunk bed is made with Guadua and Phyllostachys bamboo. Different colors and finishes can be applied, from a natural yellow to dark brown color, with a satin or glossy finish Sun, 09 Oct 2011 14:53:07 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/bamboo-canopy-bed-tamarindo.html The Tamarindo bamboo canopy bed is made with Guadua Bamboo. Different natural finish colors are available, from a natural yellow bamboo color to an ebonized heat-treated finish. Sat, 08 Oct 2011 21:06:29 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/bamboo-platform-bed-peninsula.html The Peninsula bamboo platform bed is made with Phyllostachys bamboo. Different colors and finishes can be applied, from a natural yellow to dark brown color, satin or glossy finish. Sat, 08 Oct 2011 20:52:59 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/bamboo-platform-bed-naranjo.html The Naranjo bamboo platform bed is made with Guadua and Phyllostachys bamboo. Different colors and finishes can be applied, from a natural yellow to dark brown finish. Sat, 08 Oct 2011 20:43:56 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/bamboo-platform-bed-monteverde.html The Monteverde bamboo platform bed is made from Guadua bamboo. Different colors and finishes can be applied, from a natural yellow to dark brown color, with a satin or glossy finish. Sat, 08 Oct 2011 16:21:15 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/bamboo-platform-bed-la-fortuna.html The La Fortuna bamboo platform bed is made with Phyllostachys bamboo. Different colors and finishes can be applied, from a natural yellow to dark brown color, satin or glossy finish. Sat, 08 Oct 2011 16:12:00 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/bamboo-platform-bed-jaco.html The Jaco bamboo platform bed with arc shape headboard is made with Phyllostachys bamboo. Different colors and finishes can be applied, from a natural yellow to dark brown color, satin or glossy finish. Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:53:11 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/bamboo-platform-bed-escazu.html The Escazu Bamboo Platform Bed is made with Guadua bamboo, and a bamboo lining for the headboard. Different colors and finishes can be applied, from a natural yellow to dark brown color, with a satin or glossy finish. Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:46:06 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/bamboo-platform-bed-coyote.html The Coyote Bamboo Platform Bed is made with Guadua bamboo. Different colors and finishes can be applied, from a natural yellow to dark brown finish. Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:25:42 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/bamboo-lounge-grecia.html The Grecia bamboo Lounge is made with Guadua. Different colors and finishes can be applied, from a natural yellow to a dark brown finish. The bamboo strips are tide to a bamboo frame with construction cord. Sat, 08 Oct 2011 02:27:55 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/bamboo-sofa-liberia.html The Liberia bamboo sofa is made out of Guadua and is shown in the natural bamboo color (we apply the color and finish you prefer). The seat surface is covered with a bamboo weave called petate. Sat, 08 Oct 2011 02:19:02 GMT http://www.guaduabamboo.com/bamboo-sofa-san-jose.html The San Jose bamboo sofa is made with Guadua and is shown in the ebonized bamboo color (we apply the color finish you prefer). The seat surface is made from Guadua bamboo strips. Sat, 08 Oct 2011 02:11:23 GMT