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Bamboo
 Websites presented in alphabetical order American Bamboo Society 
 This site has a large amount of information about bamboo, including identification of different species, cultivation tips, its use as a raw material and in arts and crafts, and its place in culture. There is a bamboo glossary (in the FAQ section), sources for bamboo, a directory of gardens with bamboo collections, and more. http://www.bamboo.org/ Topics: Plants by Name Last updated Feb 12, 2002 Bamboo Shoots
This brochure contains ideas for using the shoots of bamboo plants for cooking. Topics include preparation, storage, nutritional content, and serving suggestions. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the Washington State University Cooperative Extension. http://agsyst.wsu.edu/bambroc.pdf Topics: Fruits & Vegetables, Plants by Name Last updated Feb 14, 2006 Traditional Crafts of Japan: Bamboo
This essay examining the use of bamboo for craft objects in Japan offers illustrated historical briefs on fishing poles, archery bows, tea whisks, bamboo basketry, and other bamboo crafts in the country. From the Association for the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries, a group that promotes and displays traditional crafts designated by the Japan Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry. http://www.kougei.or.jp/english/bamboo.html Topics: Art by Region, Crafts, Plants by Name Last updated Feb 14, 2006 |
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