Why grow bamboo?

It adds a mysterious layer to the garden, and it's an amazing building material, suitable for numerous projects such as trellises in the garden.

Bamboo is a strong building material. Here we are building supports for beans and tomatoes.

Bamboo is edible!

Yes, it's true -- the new shoots are tender and sweet -- they can be harvested!

Break off at about 8'', peel, then slice white flesh. Sautee well with butter and garlic until caramelized, and you have a delicious vegetable for your dinner.