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.

Jeremy Siegel: This is GBH’s Morning Edition. A cloud of pollen. That sounds like a figure of speech. But yesterday it was a reality as a yellowish, powdery haze floated above the greater Boston area.

It's been called the fastest-growing woody plant on the planet. One species has been clocked racing skyward as much as 4 feet a day. When a bamboo culm, or shoot, pops through the soil, it will soar ...

Worldwide, there are approximately 1,500 bamboo species found from tropical regions to the snowline of the Andes. Bamboos (subfamily Bambusoideae) are among the broad-leaved grasses (Poaceae) ...

When we think of beautiful gardens, we think of colorful flowers. But it's greenery that gives a landscape form and substance. And with our gradually shrinking places and close neighbors, a tall green ...

Bamboo has aesthetic appeal for many people. It's technically a type of giant grass, a relationship that's evident in the distinctive tall, straight shoots it is so beloved for. However, despite its ...

Bamboo continues to be a fascinating plant for many people. Not only does it have a unique visual appeal, but it also has a reputation for growing very quickly. Some people appreciate bamboo for its ...

When someone mentions bamboo, what pops into your mind? Do you think of some impenetrable tropical jungle and the constant buzz of mosquitoes? Or maybe your bamboo kitchen utensils or flooring?

The sun is visiting now and then, buds are bursting and we're feeling the urge to get outdoors It's gardening time. Got a question? Get answers from Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool ...

Another town in Middlesex County wants to ban residents from planting bamboo on their property. Sayreville introduced an ordinance this week that would fine residents up to $1,200 for planting either ...