Storebought Tomato Cages Don't Work, make free cages instead // Homesteading

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Hey Friends! If you're interested in more info on the lashing technique I showed in this video, check out my blog post! www.anneofalltrades.com/blog/2020/6/17/how-to-japanese-lashing-method

[@artistlovepeace]

You are someone who cares about others. Thank you. Thank you! Thank you!

[@rohanimk1069]

This young lady is one of the kind...Always smiles and enjoying her life. Good luck to you Anne...

[@MrMarkraffaele]

I have a 2.5 acre farm right on the beach in the Philippines. We use a lot of bamboo in construction - mostly the 5" diameter stuff. Split it is used for flooring in coops and goat houses. Its great for cucumber, bitter melon, gourd, luffa and all climbers. 200lb fishing line is our lashing choice.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

That's awesome!!

[@donnachavez8230]

What kind of bamboo plant do you have so I can look for some and start my own patch.

[@jawadad73]

5" ? damn, mine get like 2" max and then they die off, too cold climate I guess

[@sandravukovic2901]

"Use an Anne for scale..." 😂 You always make my day 😄

[@AnneofAllTrades]

😁

[@fac3th3wolf]

@@AnneofAllTrades are you saying you're only 5ft. tall? You seemed taller. It all looks great

[@burkswaldeck2743]

Some of your antics are live entertainment. Thanks for all you do.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Glad you like them!

[@jawadad73]

LMAO getting my bamboo also from the neighbours owergrown patch incroaching in the back of my garden. tip: you can cut em with big pruning sheers, especially if they still green, cut just below a bottom notch in a 45° angle

[@DixieGirl9876]

I do the same every few years from my dad's stand of bamboo, except we strap them to our truck for the trip home. (We get some very funny looks going down the road.lol) We use three up rights to form a tee pee and attach them together at the top so when the season is over they collapse together for easy storage.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Oh that's brilliant!

[@countrylife9256]

You're an awesome lady! Always smiling and I haven't seen anything yet that's got the best of you. You are definitely one in a billion. Keep up the great videos

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@bonserk]

Bamboo is also very entertaining to burn. After harvest when you are having a nice fire and a frosty beverage, toss a couple of pieces on the fire. The enclosed chambers of the bamboo make a loud report when they burst. It's likely to make you jump if you aren't ready for it. Love the vid's they are very inspiring. Please keep them coming!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Hahaha you're right. It was a little surprising and terrifying the first time I lit it on fire!

[@phase1geo]

You always live up to your channel name, Anne. Your list of skills is seemingly endless. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thanks for the encouragement!

[@2300Kenzie]

Uniformity and appearance are critical since tomatoes are fastidiously demanding. Bamboo is probably the only plant that the growth speed is described in mph. Great material.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

ha! Isn't that the truth!

[@2300Kenzie]

​@@AnneofAllTrades Up to 0.00002 mph (0.00003 km/h). Easy statistic to find.

[@khoatran-pc6tb]

for applications like this in my hometown (in Vietnam), we would actually split the bamboo into thin ribbons ("lạt" in Vietnamese) and use that for lashing like steel wires nowadays.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Nice! That’s a great way to be even more resourceful

[@Skashoon]

Bamboo just gives such a great look and feel to a garden. Not only does it bring a Japanese style, it has aesthetic and calming influences. I am an avid Japanese garden fan. An idea that I’d like to incorporate (not necessarily in the vegetable garden per se, but nearby along the pathway) would be a Japanese water feature that is functional and pleasing to the senses. Perhaps a small pond with a bamboo spout pouring water into the pool for the sound and sight sensory delights. I’ve no idea how to make it function, but I imagine a small, recirculating, solar-powered pump could be used since I have no flowing water on the property, and don’t want to add to my electric bill. I envision bamboo growing behind it (on the side away from the sun) with some large rocks to splash and trickle the water flow. I’ve tried growing bamboo from seed and out of several seeds, had one germinate. But the drought claimed it because I planted it where I wanted the bamboo clump. I was hoping to create a swale pond out on the edge of a pasture in a depression. But it dried up and didn’t seal. I’ll try again next spring, using pigs and more bentonite clay to gley the depression. If I only had a fraction of your creativity and skill set! I can envision things, but I’m a lousy carpenter. Yet, your videos fan the flames of creativity. Feel free to offer your insights, if you ever have time to read this comment. You have such a large following, I can imagine that you don’t have time to respond to every comment. Perhaps a few of your subscribers may have some useful thoughts about how to construct or incorporate this idea. Cheers! I’m glad to have subscribed, it gives me hope.

[@jeanettepettit2697]

Love how convenient u can just harvest the bamboos.

[@playgroundfarms7321]

I have bamboo plants . I use my pvc pipe cutter..

[@shannagarroutte7829]

Looks great! I can’t wait to plant some bamboo

[@idlewildsage8088]

Thank you for brightening my day and inspiring future projects!!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

You are so welcome! Thank you for your kind words!

[@vickiesaewert60]

Loved the video, Very entertaining and informative. I have a garden and a bamboo garden so I found this just in time to get my tomatoes cages built. Thank you.

[@Skashoon]

How did you start the bamboo garden please? I truly want to grow a few different types of bamboo. Did you start from seed, or buy established plants? My attempts from seed all failed, but buying plants is expensive. I live about 60 miles west of Anne, zone 7a.

[@Mr.Stacey-L-SCC]

I love everything about this video, especially the donkey. I hope to see more bamboo projects in the future!.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Considering how plentiful the source, I'm pretty sure you will :)

[@deadlyduck11]

Very nice tutorial. I would add a reminder to dispose of cut off zip ties properly so they dont just degrade into micro plastics in the soil. Also to pick them all up when they eventually degrade from sun rays and weather.

[@jennab313]

I don't know which is better . . . the video itself or those hilarious outtakes HA HA HA! Anne, I thought I would see you standing on the finished frame to prove how strong it was LOL!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

😅😂😂 missed opportunity

[@homesteadaquarius]

Anne, you have such a great channel! Seeing you with the bamboo and golf cart reminded me of things I have brought home in my tiny car...and Caddyshack! You have done very well with this video, and I will be shouting you out today (not that you need a shout out) most folks have heard of you. Impressive as always!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thank you so much! Always appreciate a shoutout!

[@Rosethatwantstomove]

Loved the bloopers

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Those are always my favorite part as well!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome work Anne, those tomato cages look super sturdy! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@AnneofAllTrades]

They are! I suggested doing my outtro climbing on them but that was vetoed by the smarter members of this team

[@FredMcIntyre]

@@AnneofAllTrades 😂

[@michaelwilwand8036]

You do such a awesome job and are so fun/infectiously happy to watch. Should have way more subs!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thank you so much! Working on it!

[@charleyl264]

I would have just lashed them together, tied them to the trailer hitch, and dragged them home. It might have even helped strip off the branches. I used bamboo to make very light, and strong hiking sticks. Never found many other good uses for it, but I am impressed with the idea of making tomato cages with it. Great idea. Now, how about some really big ones and string to make pole bean supports.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

hahahaha!

[@AndrewAHayes]

And she sweeps the drive in the process= genius!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Unintentional pluses all along the way!

[@gotsloco1810]

Nice project. I see a welding project for the golf cart. A full length lumber rack with cleats for tie downs. I have had racks on both my pick ups for the last forty years. I generally like my Rack-it rack better than the Carter Industries rack. But I preferred the cleats on the Carter Industries rack. Hitches on utility vehicles are really handy. Last year I had to improvise a hitch for my D4 to drag my travel trailer across a muddy field my pick up would not make it across.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Heck yeah a lumber rack is definitely in order for the cart! Some more ridiculous changes are also going on this week to it as well

[@Skashoon]

I’d like to make a similar apparatus for my tractor mower. (That’s my version of Anne’s golf cart, and I did attach a hitch ball to pull my trailer around, but it’s too large 4’x8’)

[@silversurfer8818]

I misread that to the uppermost level, i thought it said "Bombproof tornado cage" i was like - that would never survive a tornado!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

I beg to differ. Stay tuned, I'm sure it will have the chance to prove itself against a tornado shortly considering the locale of our farm.

[@DH-ry2ho]

Great content. Really like the bamboo as an option. Hadn’t considered that before! Keep the vids coming!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thanks! Will do!

[@MisterTee2010]

Anne. You are amazing. Great video. Thank you for sharing.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thank you so much!

[@chipgoostree2959]

What a great idea ! You're garden is looking great ! Thanks good work.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thanks!

[@alanandkarenrouse747]

As a kid I built tomato cages with Willow. They worked very well. The only draw back was that after a while they sprouted!! I wasn't allowed to use Willow anymore. I did poke some along a creek and now they are quite lovely. (60 years later).

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Willow is probably the easiest plant to propagate for that reason!

[@carolinadesign199]

Doesn’t matter what I search for Anne of all Trades is in the top three. Thanks for teach us about every

[@AnneofAllTrades]

I appreciate that!

[@rubengalindodominguez776]

I love everything you do, you are extraordinary

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thanks so much!

[@rronaldreagan]

@@AnneofAllTrades how tall are you?

[@blackdog850]

Great video! Super cool to have bamboo around to make such a nice, natural tomato support structure! Super cute Anne! Thanks for sharing! :)

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@randallmarchant3443]

Just discovered Anne, awesome :-) What a badass, and she quoted Austin Powers - 'Toight like A Tiger' Brilliant!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Rock on!

I love bamboo projects! If I had land, I would love to grow several varieties of bamboo just for project supplies. You could even build a high tunnel or hot house using bamboo. If you seal the ends with two part epoxy to keep moisture out, it will be years before contact with soil will affect anything. But if that's really an issue, put a paver under the end. 🙂

[@AnneofAllTrades]

That's a great idea!

[@Skashoon]

I never thought of that, that’s a fantastic idea! I’ve been looking at many cattle panel, PVC, and other materials to construct a high tunnel/greenhouse, and all are more than I can afford. But When I read your comment, the light bulb went on. One thing to be considered is the plastic rubbing on the nodes, causing holes. I reckon that sanding them smooth or covering with foam pipe insulation tubes, or pool noodles would solve this. It would detract from the aesthetics, so it is hoped that sanding and perhaps a clear coating of epoxy would be a suitable alternative. I’m going to get to work on this, thank you for that spark of imagination!

@@Skashoon 🙂 You're welcome. Might even be able to pad it with recycled tire rubber, or whatever you have available locally.

[@elbertajohnson937]

Wish I had access to bamboo. Love the natural look it adds to your garden. Looks like Tennessee agrees. I am here I. western Washington but with you in spirit in Tennessee.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

If you've got Facebook or Next door, you can often get free bamboo from folks in your area trying to get rid of it. Especially in Washington, it's popular to use it as a privacy fence, then it gets out of control ;)

[@kan-zee]

6:16 ... *The Japanese Art of **_SHIBARI_** !* ..very cool 😎👍🌟🌟 (translates as using rope to _'decoratively tie with purpose' & design stunning geometric patterns_ ) . 7:51 ..Each *Culm segment* begins and ends with a solid joint called a *Node* . *Nodes* are are characterized by a swelling encircling the ends of the *Culm segments* . The segments between the nodes are called *internodes* . From the nodes grow leaves and branches. . 11:19... 😂🤣👍 💥 *BLOOPERS* 💥

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thanks for that!

[@Skashoon]

I have an affinity for many Japanese techniques and Japanese gardens. Sadly, when I search for ‘Shibari’ on KZbin, all I find are some abhorrent videos about bondage, S&M rubbish and while they may teach how to do lashing and knots, I can’t stomach the perversity. If you know of any websites or videos without the dark side of Shibari, please let me know. Thank you Another one I’ve learned is Japanese natural wood preserving called (forgive my spelling) Shou Suki Ban. Using flame and oil to prevent rot, termites, etc. I first heard of it on the KZbin channel, Perma Pastures Farm. Billy, Michelle and William have given me so many permaculture ideas that I’ve been implementing. But I need to get a propane torch to accomplish this technique- it’s going into my spring budget next season!

[@Richard-wk9le]

Anne spray the cotton string with spray wax and it will last much longer, your bloopers are the best ... now where do I find Bamboo in Arizona ?

[@AnneofAllTrades]

I bet it’s more common than you think! Tons of people plant it for privacy fences but then it gets out of control

[@clickster1883]

I think I read somewhere that bamboo can grow up to a foot in 24 hrs. That’s insane. Love the cameo by your donkey friend. Keep up the good work!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Isn't that crazy?! That's how it spreads so fast. Howdy the donkey says hello!

[@clickster1883]

@@AnneofAllTrades His name is "Howdy?! That's awesome!!!

[@kashanti1]

This video is older but I have to say it is one of the better made ones I have seen. The info and tip is great, and the segway into squarespace was one of the best as well. I just wanted to tell you that. Its not quite the same but I have used the stems of sunflowers as a support pole for my tomatoes. Im sure you could probably do something better.

[@YonvEqua]

thata exactly what i dd.... awesome job.... this is greatfor tomatoes

[@lst1194]

I don't know which is more entertaining your video or the video bloopers.🤷‍♂️

[@AnneofAllTrades]

I'm only ever here for the bloopers!

[@tmackie1694]

Well this is kismet. I just happen to have a huge, very tall and out of control clump of bamboo ... hooray! ThAnk you for this idea :)

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Glad I could help!

[@jwright650]

Love the cutie in the bloopers at the end.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

The bloopers are always my favorite part!

[@IAMGiftbearer]

I find bamboo in the woods near my house but it's not near as straight as yours. Most poles have some curve to it. I have used it as a stake for tomato plants but do want to build a fence with it if I can. However I don't have rebar or the tools you use. I have a hack saw and a coping saw which work to cut bamboo off the ground, nad a Ginsu type knife that I use to hop off the branches. I do that part in the woods where I harvest it so I don't have to haul all that extra weight home. When I can afford it I'm planning on buying a machete to chop the lengths I need for poles quicker.

[@SMee67]

Looks like you'll definitely get quite a few seasons out of that set up for sure.👍🏾 Love the outtakes... 🤣🤣🤣

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Hahaha

[@Zogg1281]

A machete or bill hook works a lot better then a axe for cutting bamboo, but those axe bloopers were awesome 😂. Have you got a video about making your chicken house trailer? Thanks 👍

[@AnneofAllTrades]

I do, it will be out soon. That one was a very big editing project ;)

[@Zogg1281]

@@AnneofAllTrades I can't wait! Chicken's are awesome at preparing land with the whole weed clearing and added fertiliser but everyone makes a coup that can't be moved so you end up witb an awesome piece of land that you can't use. Your trailer mounted coup is a fantastic idea as it can be moved! I know I'm going to love the video already and can't wait to see the video 😊👍

[@AnneofAllTrades]

You’re exactly right! Chickens do their best work when they can get moved

[@freenewlife8]

No one mentions it when making videos about building with bamboo, so here's a tip. Don't leave the ends with a section of open tube-like bamboo, or you'll end up with an ant colony inside. Cut off ends right where there's a joint, leaving the dividing material as a type of cap, to keep ants out. Also, bamboo shoots in Spring are edible, and are prepared by removing outer leaves and boiling them to remove tannins. Use as you would canned bamboo shoots. Donkeys also love the shoots as a treat!

[@brucelee12]

That golf cart looks hella fun to ride.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Haha it is!

[@makapalatrace8385]

Hysterical- ‘using Anne for scale’ Too much 😉

[@AnneofAllTrades]

:)

[@ericholljes9143]

Ummm, this was so cool. Such a strong structure!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

It was a fun one!!

[@ga5743]

nice job Anne, you Nice job on those cages Anne, ask April about the hold down straps she uses, easy peasy.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thank you! I'll have to.

[@charleyl264]

Interesting videos Anne. Please keep making them.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Will do! New videos every week!

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Nice video Anne! Thanks for sharing it with us!💖👍👌😎JP

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thanks JP!

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Your very welcome Anne! Have a great Sunday!😎

[@dtemp132]

I think it's funny people still say "stay tuned," referring to the analog "tuner" dial on old TVs/radios that changed the frequency it was listening on. "Don't touch that dial!"

[@AnneofAllTrades]

I’m very into the old ways of doing things in case you haven’t noticed ;)

[@CarlaAnneQ]

Hi Anne! Just want to say that I enjoy watching your videos... and I learn a lot, too. Also, now I want to live in a farm.. =)

[@AnneofAllTrades]

haha farm life is the best life!

[@ahavarichardson5426]

What I like to use to cut bamboo is PVC pipe cutters! WORKS BETTER THAN A SAW

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Great tip!

[@kateenamaria3336]

You are awesome, thank you

[@TheJimmykern]

Cut the verticals at a sharp angle as a stake and pound it in. Leave it extra lomg

[@Graeme408]

I truly enjoy your videos. Of special not is your camera position and image composition that give the viewer a fulsome context to your video. I get so, so tired of talking heads in videos. New Subject, have you considered bulb augers to put small holes in the ground? Super easy to use, fast holes in the ground to serve as pilot holes for pounding large stakes in the ground or placing bamboo. Thanks for your hard work.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

I have indeed considered them ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaGUo5dqbNemoKs

[@joseantoniomenendezdomingu1162]

EXCELENTE ANNE , I FOLLOW YOU FROM MEXICO CITY, I AM MOVING TO TIJUANA MEXICO TO BUY A LAND AND BILD MY OWN HOMESTEAD NEAR THE OCEAN VIEW, I LEARN A LOT OF ALL YOU DO, GREAT CONTENT . SEND YOU A HUG 👍

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Wonderful! Thank you!!

[@VickyHsu]

Any concerns about the bamboo re-establishing itself in your garden since it's still green?

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Nope, you’d have to introduce the rhizomes.

[@gillinghamboy]

we need to see more Anne more videos please x

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Turning them out twice a week is about the best I can do! A lot goes into these videos ;)

[@gillinghamboy]

@@AnneofAllTrades thank you for the reply love your video's. You the best you show the truth in your life when things go rong you pic your self up. Keep going Anne x

[@lint2023]

You are always fun!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

I try!

[@QuickSpeedShop]

This is great! It might be bombproof, but when the rowdy gang of giant pandas comes roaming thru your poor little tomato plants are going to be in trouble! LOL, good job on a neat project. Everyone needs a wild bamboo forest near by for those pesky garden projects!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

hahahaha I'd trade my annual garden success for a day with rowdy pandas! Seems like a great trade ;)

[@ChrisSmith-zv1vc]

Awesome job Anne!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thank you!

[@barbarawilson8158]

My goats love bamboo leaves!

[@danieldee1966]

New to your channel,,Like the "all trades" aspect,,,,See you're sportn' OREGON COAST TAN LEGS!!! ....ROCK WHAT YOU GOT!!!!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

hahahaha you KNOW it. Not tryin to get skin cancer around here.

[@BPWhitman]

As others have mentioned, not all of us have an “Anne for scale.”

[@AnneofAllTrades]

hahaha sorry!

[@awesomesauce7535]

Great info and now I know how to make a gulf cart look like a peacock from the back 😁

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Hahahahaha!!

[@carlossimoes2133]

Good job Anne

[@stevenlarson6125]

I like your logging truck

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Me too :)

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Absolutely awesome

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thank you!

[@satxsatxsatx]

Ann, I have removed bamboo just below grade with 4" carbide toothed circular saw blade in an angle grinder. Much faster, like instantaneous, than chewing through with a recip saw with a metal blade. I also use UV resistant, "stabilized" zip/cable ties for outdoors I have had bamboo in (sub) ground contact rot, while above ground it's durable. Do you know what is the species of the clumping bamboo?

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Interesting! I'll give the angle grinder a shot next time I go harvest. UV stabilized is great, but to eliminate trips outside the farm during the pandemic all these projects are very much on a "use what you've got" basis ;)

[@satxsatxsatx]

@@AnneofAllTrades I'm stuck at home, so I get it all off Amazon, even tried Amazon Fresh (for unfresh canned beans!) last week. I have not tried it yet, but I have larger carbide-tipped blades for my weed eater string trimmer so I don't have get down on the ground .

[@billyhill101]

Very cagey lady👍

[@AnneofAllTrades]

hahaha

[@donnachavez8230]

And, what kind of bamboo plant is that that you have growing? I need to get some and start my own bamboo patch so I can have a use of it like you do.

[@fredericrike5974]

Miss the hoodie! But it won't work much past May first in the South!

[@walterrider9600]

thank you Anne . please dont hate the honey bees we need em lol we do .

[@AnneofAllTrades]

I love honey bees! I have kept bees for honey for the past 5 years. Working on trapping some up in our forest as we speak :)

[@walterrider9600]

@@AnneofAllTrades i know had to poke fun sorry lol

[@scrapdaddy13]

Great video, love it.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thank you!

[@DoubleQz]

Hi Anne you in spired me to use bamboo for my tomato cages. Are you still using bamboo for your garden?

[@giuseppebassini9170]

Fantastic 😍😍😍

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thanks 🤗

[@giuseppebassini9170]

Hi Anne,I want buy a T-shirt for my daughter, but you don't ship in Italy. How can I do? Best regards Beppe.

[@homehearthwithjules8596]

That was epic😁🤗🤣👍💪🏼

[@AnneofAllTrades]

This was a fun one for sure!

[@FritsvanDoorn]

I was thinking that you used fresh cut bamboo and put it in the ground where is can continue to grow. Is that what you want?

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Bamboo propagates through the planting and spreading of rhizomes, not cut stalks.

[@dennisf.macintyre117]

After tying your bamboo, cover the string with wood glue to prevent rot. I have success doing this,

[@TCurrin27]

Has it been more enjoyable adjusting to hotter climate or do you prefer it being colder like back home.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Yes I love it. The climate here is much more similar to what it is in Taiwan, which is where I was living prior to moving to Seattle and I far prefer it.

[@Skashoon]

@@AnneofAllTrades I visited Taiwan several times when living in mainland China. Quite different from each other culturally. Taiwan was much less oppressive than the mainland. Also lived in Thailand and a short time in Indonesia. Perhaps someday we can exchange experiences if I can ever get away from the farm for a day.

[@anitahilliard247]

Does the bamboo try to root at all when you put in the ground?

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Nope, it didn’t. But I’ve heard lots of folks dry their bamboo first to make sure it won’t

[@EliasMakes]

i use water where i want to insert the bamboo in the ground, it makes the process easier

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Interesting!

[@Skashoon]

It works well! I watched Billy (Perma Pastures Farm) insert a grounding rod by hand simply using water, I was amazed because I’d been driving them with a sledge hammer or t-post pounder. It was practically effortless.

[@keithmcdaniels1632]

Did the bamboo try to grow after you stuck it in the ground. I’ve heard if you don’t dry it first it might try to grow.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Nope, but that likely depends on what part of the season you cut it

[@isabelwagner3258]

Can you provide the dimensions of your row and how many tomatoes you planted, thanks hit my bamboo ready to try your project 😅

[@robdye5228]

Do your bamboo cages really last for multiple seasons? I have some variety of clumping bamboo in my yard that I sometimes use for tomato cages and bean poles. They usually rot where they contact the ground after just a few months.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Do you dry your poles before you put them in the ground? If you’ve got poorly draining soil that might be the ticket.

[@robdye5228]

@@AnneofAllTrades I usually let them dry for a few months but not always. It doesn't seem to make much difference. I think my soil drains well. It is a sandy soil and I'm at the top of a hill so plenty of room for water to drain. I wonder if bamboo variety matters. Mine has a much thinner wall than what you are using.

[@adriaan7627]

I just read an article about microplastics taken in by plants, like carrots, wheat, lettuce. So we should not use plastic in our garden. Microplastics are everywhere already, but we can do our best, can't we? Best not to use zip ties wich will degrade due to the sunrays.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

There are UV resistant zip ties, but I agree, if you've got the time to do traditional lashings, you should, hence the tutorial on lashing ;)

[@markengineeringSA]

Bombastic video :-)

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Haha thanks Mark!

[@markengineeringSA]

@@AnneofAllTrades 😁👍👊

[@2300Kenzie]

Are bombs really a problem in that part of Tennessee?

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Nope but tornadoes are

[@2300Kenzie]

@@AnneofAllTrades A year & a month later and I'm still repairing our house from one. I hope they stay away from you & your critters.

[@flamelily1]

This must be a different type of bamboo than I am used to - all the stuff I have ever handled has fine hairs which irritate the hell out of skin, and even showering doesn't clear them off :DD

[@AnneofAllTrades]

There are many different varieties. This one is a joy to work with.

[@aussiejas6599]

Great Video

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thanks!

[@azrina1230]

I like how the bamboo leaves sweeping the road 😂

[@AnneofAllTrades]

I should call the city ordinances and offer an official service.

[@abbigailclark1156]

Where do you live that bamboo grows so abundantly?

[@glennmeter3388]

Abbigail Clark I live in Central TX. I put a call out on NextDoor, offering to cull bamboo that I could use for some cucumber trellises. I got many more takers than I could handle. I’d suggest putting a call out in your neighborhood, you might be surprised. Thanks to Anne I’m now thinking of putting out another call to use for some veggie shade scaffolding. Time to up my lashing technique.

[@abbigailclark1156]

@@glennmeter3388 oh wow that's awesome. Yeah I live in Kansas and I don't think there's any bamboo here. Maybe some river or ditch weeds lol

[@AnneofAllTrades]

I live in TN, bamboo should be all over the place in Kansas

[@abbigailclark1156]

@@AnneofAllTrades oh really? Yeah I have no idea, but I never see any