permaculture

[Michael Broili <mbroili@well.com>]

FranksFarm@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Thanks Milo for sharing your orchard and bamboo experiences. Made good
> reading.
> Regarding bamboo...is there any special variety that you would recommend 
> that
> is fast growing, produces strong wood that could be used for fencing, other
> farm purposes, that is fairly easy to grow in Zones 6 and 7, and that stands
> heavy pruning? Whew that's a mouthful.
> 
> Oh and I forgot to add...is not as invasive as some varieties which can soon
> take over a site?
> 
> Also does shredded bamboo make good mulch. Thanks. Best wishes for a happy
> Thanksgiving to all. frank

Frank:

Check out "Bamboos for Shoots & Poles" a bamboo species index.  It lists
30 varieties of bamboo for farms in USDA zones 7, 8, & 9.  It is
published by Bamboo People.  You can order a copy from them through
e-mail address - simonize@aa.net.
-- 
Michael Broili
mbroili@well.com