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A: The American Bamboo Society maintains a list of bamboo growers throughout the United States. View their Species Source List to find a nursery near you.
www.americanbamboo.org
Q: I’d like to identify some bamboo that I have. Where can I get this information online?
A: Many commercial bamboo nurseries have very good websites. A good example is Bamboo Garden, near Portland, Oregon. It has photos and descriptions of over 100 varieties of bamboo, from dwarf to timber. www.bamboogarden.com Also, some regional Bamboo Associations have reference links. See American Bamboo Society website.
Q: Where can I buy bamboo poles?
A: Poles of various diameters and lengths can be purchased from importers. Two suppliers are:
Bamboo Supply Co., Lakeland, FL www.bamboosupply.net
Bamboo and Rattan Works, Lakewood, NJ
www.bambooandrattan.com
Q: Where can I learn more about various crafting techniques?
A: The Bamboo Arts & Craft Network in Austin Texas maintains a site that gives such information, as well as displaying the work of bamboo artists.
www.bamboocraft.net
Q: Do you have copies of The Craft and Art of Bamboo to sell? I've checked with bookstores and learned that the book is out-of-print.
A: Unfortunately, I am out of the original edition myself. I suggest you search used bookstores online, or try your local library, as they may have a copy to lend.
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