University of Florida researchers believe an alternative crop, bamboo, could help struggling citrus growers. UF IFAS researchers expect to create guidelines for bamboo growers within a few years.

FROSTPROOF — Byron and Cynthia Matteson said they don’t plan to give up on their lifelong commitment to citrus, but they agreed they need another cash crop to survive the uncertainties of growing ...

and an occasional guest blogger about Oregon independent garden centers on Dig in With Kym. More blogs on her website. David Weitzer and his family became bamboo growers by accident. As Southwest ...

When most people think of Florida, they might think of palm trees, the ocean and citrus. But a new potential crop is growing in popularity for both commercial and recreational plant growers: bamboo.

Bamboo is a beautiful garden addition, but there are some important factors to consider when planting it in your yard ...