[My Foot Smells]

Originally Posted by jtjmartin

There are some pretty large expanses of bamboo growing around Williamsburg. I pass one or another almost everyday in my travels.

Is it pretty simple to harvest it (with permission from the landowner) yes, a good pair of loppers will do the trick? Does it need to dry or be cured before using it as stakes? no. doesn't have to, but dries quickly after cut.

I realize that there are different varieties of bamboo - does it make much difference for just making stakes? no.