Bamboo Bikes by Masuelli

Masuelli Bamboo Bicycles are manufactured here in California, and are truly a piece of art. The bike frames are extremely strong and can withstand a great deal of punishment. The amazing natural prosperities of bamboo provide these bikes with both strength and a smooth ride. Not to mention, bamboo is an eco-friendly product, and Masuelli Bamboo Bikes rely on 100% California Grown Bamboo.

Bamboo bikes have been used throughout the world for many years and are starting to become more popular in the United States. If you are interested in testing or buying a Bamboo Bike, contact Jungle Supply Co.

The benefits of bamboo bicycles...

• Strong as Steel
• Light as Aluminum
• Rides like a Carbon Fiber Bike
• Unique and Attractive
• Built with sustainable materials

Bamboo FAQ: Bamboo Plant Identification

Q: How do I Identify the Bamboo Growing in my Garden?

Bamboo is a notoriously difficult plant to identify. Most species of bamboo have similar characteristics, with only subtle differences distinguishing the various species. Certain bamboo types are easily distinguishable, such as Black Bamboo or Leopard Bamboo. These varieties have striking color features that make them easy to identify.

You can start by checking out the American Bamboo Society Source List. This source list contains nearly all common bamboo species in the United States. Overall, there are over 1,000 species and 91 genera of bamboo throughout the world. The classification of bamboo falls under the following hierarchy:

KINGDOM: Plantae
DIVISION: Magnoliophyta
CLASS: Liliopsida
SUBCLASS: Commelinidae
ORDER: Cyperales
FAMILY: Poaceae
SUBFAMILY: Bambusoideae
TRIBE: Bambuseae
SUBTRIBE: bambusina

Often times, the best way to indentify is to take the plant to an expert. Our friends at Jungle Supply Company in California are happy to identify bamboo for you. Just email them a picture and they will help you in the identification process.

Bamboo FAQ: How do I control the spread of bamboo?

Well, spring is just about here. The most common complaint that people express about bamboo is its rapid growth. In order to enjoy the plant's beauthy, growers must use control methods to keep the plant from spreading. There are two types of bamboo, runners and clumpers. Running bamboo is the stuff you have to watch out for. Your best bet is to install a bamboo rhizome barrier. This method requires that you dig a trench around the perimeter of the plant and insert an plastic panel. Read more about controlling bamboo here. If this sounds like too much work, it is usually sufficient to plant near a fence or retaining wall. Just expect to kill off new growth every year in the spring. Happy planting!

Bamboo FAQ: How Fast does Bamboo Grow?

How Fast does Bamboo Grow?

Bamboo is the fastest growing plant in the world (fastest growing plant on land that is). They say it grows so quickly that you can hear it. Under optimum conditions, bamboo has been recorded growing up to 46 inches per day. That's nearly 4 feet! The plant will reach its maximum height and girth after a single season of growth, which can be close to 100 feet tall and 8 inches wide. A bamboo plant produces about 5 times more "Bio-Mass" than your average tree. Learn more about bamboo!

Recipe for a Cold Bamboo Shoot Salad

Here's a great recipe for a delicious cold bamboo shoot salad. Bamboo shoots can be purchased at specialty and ethnic markets. Ideally, you want to buy fresh shoots, but this is not always possibly in some locations. If you can't buy the fresh shoots the canned version will suffice.



Ingredients

• 100g bamboo shoots
• 100g yellow savoy cabbage leaves
• 100g lettuce
• 3 carrots
• 3 spring onions
• 3 tomatoes
• 2 radishes
  
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 slice of root ginger
• 2 teaspoons each of vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
  
• Half teaspoon of chili sauce

Procedure

Boil the bamboo shoots and rinse in cold water. Cut the cabbage, radishes, carrots, and lettuce into thin slices. Cut the tomatoes into eights. Chop the spring onions into 1 inch lengths and crush the garlic with salt. Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat and cook the onions, ginger, and garlic for three minutes while stirring frequently. Pour onto a plate when finished to cool quickly.

All the ingredients can now be placed into a large bowl. When the oil mixture of sesame oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar and chili sauce has cooled to a lukewarm temperature you can add it into the bowl. Mix well and enjoy!

A Few Reasons to Choose Bamboo Flooring

Bamboo flooring is a great alternative to other common hardwood floor options. When it comes to hardwood flooring, bamboo an exotic and beautiful choice. Not only is it durable, but is also resistant to moisture and insects. Most importantly, it's eco-friendly. In fact, the United States Green Building Council's LEED program will award points for the use of bamboo flooring. Here are few reasons you might want to choose bamboo for your next remodel. 

1. Resistant to bugs and insects. 
2. Strong and durable. 
3. Keeps out moisture, 
4. Attractive, natural finishes. 

5. Bamboo is the best choice for the environment!

Complete Bamboo gets a Makeover

So I wasn't 100% happy with the original design of Complete Bamboo. I decied to use one of the backup designes I was working on a few months ago. The new design is much more eye-catching and way more efficient from a web design perspecitive. The content is also laid out better. There are still a few features to add and bugs to work out, but overall I'm happy with the finished product.