I once had a runner bamboo variety, it came from my neighbor. That variety would grow roots that could be 12 ft long. And they had enough strength to lift up large concrete garden tiles. When I removed it I literally had to chop out the ball of roots with an axe. And I had to lift every single concrete garden tile in order to remove every single piece from the roots, no matter how small, because if you leave one little piece behind it will grow back. What's funny is that I collected the bamboo stalks before I removed it, and I made a crate, put it at the front of my house with a small for sale sign, and I made a small container where people could put the money. And people actually did that. Sometimes I would look and then there would be a small amount of coins inside the container. I thought that it was hilarious, because first I tried to give them away for free, but nobody took them. Only after I put a for sale sign on it people would take them and put money in the container. And the stalks are very useful for people with a garden because they use them as a support for all sorts of vegetables, such as beans and cucumbers and tomatoes. I also used a couple of long half inch thick bamboo sticks to make an extension pole for my prune saw. I bundled 3 of them together for extra strength. And I used that to cut down an entire tree that was growing way too large for my small garden. The bamboo was strong and light enough for the task. My very first fishing rod was also made from bamboo. Bamboo is amazing stuff, and very very useful as a material to built all sorts of stuff. Certain parts are even eatable.
I planted some oldhami in Baja Sur California, Mexico, some 10 years ago and hoped for the best! I couldn't be happier! Planted it straight into the ground and my mother in law kept it watered. I found that it had a leaking septic tank giving it a big boost! The one plant is now a solid 10' X 10' impenetrable mass.
Oldhamii is one of fge best bamboos in existence in my experience. So easy to grow, clumping (so it wont end up in the neighbors yard) and nice BIG canes. Great for building, shade and ease of growth.
Tks for the video!
Thanks my friend!
I once had a runner bamboo variety, it came from my neighbor. That variety would grow roots that could be 12 ft long. And they had enough strength to lift up large concrete garden tiles. When I removed it I literally had to chop out the ball of roots with an axe. And I had to lift every single concrete garden tile in order to remove every single piece from the roots, no matter how small, because if you leave one little piece behind it will grow back.
What's funny is that I collected the bamboo stalks before I removed it, and I made a crate, put it at the front of my house with a small for sale sign, and I made a small container where people could put the money. And people actually did that. Sometimes I would look and then there would be a small amount of coins inside the container. I thought that it was hilarious, because first I tried to give them away for free, but nobody took them. Only after I put a for sale sign on it people would take them and put money in the container. And the stalks are very useful for people with a garden because they use them as a support for all sorts of vegetables, such as beans and cucumbers and tomatoes.
I also used a couple of long half inch thick bamboo sticks to make an extension pole for my prune saw. I bundled 3 of them together for extra strength. And I used that to cut down an entire tree that was growing way too large for my small garden. The bamboo was strong and light enough for the task. My very first fishing rod was also made from bamboo. Bamboo is amazing stuff, and very very useful as a material to built all sorts of stuff. Certain parts are even eatable.
What did you catch with the bamboo rod?
@@russellharford806 Tiny little fish with a tiny little hook.
Beautiful prayer!
I planted some oldhami in Baja Sur California, Mexico, some 10 years ago and hoped for the best! I couldn't be happier! Planted it straight into the ground and my mother in law kept it watered. I found that it had a leaking septic tank giving it a big boost! The one plant is now a solid 10' X 10' impenetrable mass.
Oldhamii is one of fge best bamboos in existence in my experience. So easy to grow, clumping (so it wont end up in the neighbors yard) and nice BIG canes. Great for building, shade and ease of growth.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Rain in Texas is always a blessing - Amen.
Can we can update on the bamboo?
@tlnelson7598 Absolutely! Thanks for the suggestion, they are doing phenomenal. I will get a video out soon on them.
I wanted oldhamii for shoots but was too big. I found a dwarf called shoot production strain. Bought one and loved it so bought another.
I'll look into that variety. Thanks for sharing.
where did you buy?
@@christinejohnson7760 Tropical bamboo company
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