Bamboo Rediscovered
(author and illustrator Victor Cusack), published by Earth Garden Books , has now sold over 11,000 copies. It is available from Bamboo World (Australia only) or most good bookshops. Practical and detailed, it will answer most questions that you can ask about these beautiful , superbly useful, fast growing, non-invasive clumping species that are now available from us in Australia.
COMPREHENSIVELY ILLUSTRATED!
(96 pages and more than 100 photos and illustrations)

The Book Includes:

  • Comparison of clumping versus running bamboos.(sympodial versus monopodial bamboos.)
  • Plant description including its parts.
  • Growth and flowering cycles.
  • Growing conditions and procedures.
  • Species selection advice; for garden, landscaping, structural, furniture, & edible shoots.
  • Species descriptions, common names, origin, sizes & shapes, specific uses & eating quality.
  • Species lists of sympodial bamboos available in Australia, incl indigenous bamboos.
  • Propagation.
  • Harvesting and curing.
  • Edible shoots for home consumption.
  • Plantations for edible shoots or timber; species, establishment costs & techniques.
  • Building design principles.
  • Building designs for your use.
  • Building joints and techniques (traditional and modern).
  • Furniture making including details of the tools and how to make them, and the techniques to use them.
  • Furniture designs that you can actually make yourself.
  • Fence making and designs.
  • Screen making, Balinese and others.
  • Chemical treatment and equipment.
  • Pests and diseases.
  • General technique includes splitting, cutting holes, etc.
  • Musical instrument making.
  • Edible shoot cooking.
The chapters on plantation bamboos are designed to educate potential growers.
The illustrations are superbly clear and very detailed. Released in USA, the reviews have been superb.

Ordering Details

Send a cheque or money order for $18.00 (includes postage) to Bamboo World, 1053 Teven Rd Tuckombil 2477, or $20 for the book and our 32 page catalogue also (Australia only).
Alternatively, give us a call with your credit card details

USA purchasers contact:
Chelsea Green Publishing Company
PO Box 428 White River Junction,
VT 05001.
Or for individual orders tel (008) 639 4099
or Fax 802 295 6444
www.chelseagreen.com