Podcast - The Good, Bad and Ugly About Growing Bamboo

Source: https://smalltownhomestead.com/94 The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 94 – June 25, 2018 – The Good, Bad and Ugly About Growing Bamboo. Question For Today’s Podcast Episode: April asks: Bamboo: pros and cons. I recently learned that it’s a breeding ground for ticks which would be enough for me NOT to plant it, but otherwise I’d really like to. I’d love more info. I Discuss: The benefits of bamboo. Construction material, privacy screens, culinary, medicinal, charcoal. The problems with growing bamboo. Different types of bamboo. Over 1500 varieties. Running and Clumping. Who might want to grow it. Those who have space and a purpose. Who definitely wants to avoid growing it. Resources: More info on clumping bamboo varieties -  http://www.bamboogarden.com/Hardy%20clumping.htm