European Bamboo Society
bamboosociety.org
Informal federation of national European bamboo societies, each of which has its own administration and membership. Links to the national societies and other bamboo resources, and hosts pages for societies without a separate website.
Bamboo Central
bamboocentral.net
Older site of the Texas Bamboo Society, featuring some articles and event information not available on the official site.
American Bamboo Society
americanbamboo.org
Information about the society and its chapters, uses and cultivation of bamboo in general and for individual species, glossary, and bibliography.
WSU Extension Bamboo Research
agsyst.wsu.edu
Describes agricultural research being conducted by Washington State University. Find photos, related links, information on bamboo shoots and recipes.
Bamboo Bambus Zhuzi
geocities.com
Compilation of bamboo resources from Chinese bamboo specialist, including pages about botanical gardens, individual species (especially Moso), and photo albums.
Bamboo Varieties for Texas
austincc.edu
Austin biologist provides information on cold-hardy bamboos suitable for growing in Texas, with links to photos and other resources.
American Bamboo Society of Southern California
abssocal.org
Site contains photo galler with descriptions, newsletter, calendar, directors, members, bulletin board, links, and services. Based in Encinitas, CA
Halfside Bamboo Information Site
d1085533.u38.infinology.net
Commercial bamboo grower shares descriptions, uses, growing information and pictures of varieties growing in his garden.
Bamboo Source
bamboosource.com
Information about bamboo, including photo gallery, links to public gardens and bamboo societies, and uses for bamboo.
Hort on the Internet: Ornamental Grasses
ces.ncsu.edu
A page full of links to various state extension resources, covering both overview information and specific grass species. From North Carolina State University.
Ornamental Grasses
urbanext.uiuc.edu
Instructions for planting, care, and maintenance. Includes photos and descriptions of individual varieties.
European Bamboo Society Switzerland
bambus-schweiz.ch
Aims to spread knowledge and tips about acquisition and cultivation, propagate new species, and exchange rarities. Information about events, newsletter, members, and Swiss gardens.
Gardenweb: Ornamental Grasses Forum
forums.gardenweb.com
For the discussion of ornamental grasses, as well as sedges and rushes and other grass-like plants.
Colorado State University Extension: Ornamental Grasses
ext.colostate.edu
Nice article describing the culture of ornamental grasses and their use in garden design, including summary information on many species and cultivars.
Bamboo World
bambooworld.com.au
Bamboo nursery in Tuckombil
Maas Nursery: Bamboo
maasnursery.com
Houston nursery does not offer online shopping, but this bamboo information page presents a useful overview of bamboo care and descriptions of many species and varieties.
Gardenweb: Bamboo Forum
forums.gardenweb.com
For the discussion of bamboo, particularly its cultivation and propagation.
Oregon State University Extension: Bamboo Spider Mite
ent.orst.edu
Offers PDF documents explaining the pest, commonly encountered in ornamental bamboo, and suggesting chemical and biological controls.
The Florida Caribbean Chapter of the American Bamboo Society
tropicalbamboo.org
Dedicated to educating the public on bamboos. Site features background and use information, tabular information on bamboo species, and list of plant sources and bamboo links.
Bamboo Society of Australia
bamboo.org.au
Seeks to promote all aspects of bamboo interest in Australia. Information about membership, publications, bamboo mosaic virus, list of nurseries, and photo albums.
Texas Bamboo Society
texasbamboosociety.net
Chapter of the American Bamboo Society. Information about membership and events, online newsletter, and links to Texas vendors.
Bamboo
aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu
Advice on removal and eradication from Texas A & M University.
Noble Foundation: Grasses and Grasslike Plants
noble.org
Features a database with images and summary information for native grasses, indexed by common name, botanical name, and tribe.
Mexican Bamboo
extension.umn.edu
The University of Minnesota Extension Service offers eradication advice for this invasive species.
Bamboo of the Americas
bamboooftheamericas.org
Enhance the awareness of bamboo in the Americas while attaining environmental objectives. Collects and propagates native bamboo.
New Zealand Bamboo Society
bamboo.org.nz
Aims to promote the propagation and use of bamboo in sustainable ways. General information, news, members' sites, and photo page.
Hawai'i Chapter of the American Bamboo Society
hawaiibamboosociety.org
Shares news and photos of meetings, chapter and individual member activities, special workshops and conferences related to bamboo.
Southeast Chapter American Bamboo Society, Inc.
sec-bamboo.org
Organized for charitable, educational and scientific purposes. Presents educational programs, meetings, classes and maintains a lending library. Makes grants for publishing and research on bamboo.
Growing Bamboo in the Landscape
pubs.caes.uga.edu
Will Roberds describes the cultural requirements and propagation techniques used for the species. Features descriptions of Japanese timber and moso bamboos.
Bamboo: Remarkable Giant Grasses
waynesword.palomar.edu
Features information about bamboo and related species as economic resources. Discover information on how the species is used for construction, photos and references cited.
Favorite Bamboos
cs.cornell.edu
Photo gallery features descriptions of various species.
BambooWeb
bambooweb.info
Bamboo information and pictures. Includes the interactive version of the ABS Species Source List.
Bamboozled
botgard.ucla.edu
Article describes some of the economic and cultural significance of bamboo.
Bamboo
bibliofile.mc.duke.edu
Photo gallery from Duke University offers pictures of volohosy bamboo in stages of flowering.
Bamboo
nationalzoo.si.edu
Susan Lumpkin describes the relationship between bamboo and people and animals. Features a brief description of flowering.
Grasses and Sedges in Our Garden
em.ca
Provides links to the various grass-like plants growing in this Canadian garden, with photos, personal experience, and a rating for each of the plants.