A big thank you for the concern shown from those of you who wrote or called in concerning our hives in the Rowlett area, near Dallas. Our hives appear to have been untouched because of the excellent bamboo windbreaks the landowner planted 11 years ago. This is not the first time bamboo windbreaks have thwarted high winds from tornadoes near our hives. Here's a little insight into why bamboo works so much better than other types of windbreaks:
Bambusa ventricosa, a species of bamboo suitable for windbreaks, works well because it is well branched from the ground to the top. The long slender culms (stems) and the dense, repetitive leafing pattern disperse wind energy more effectively than trees. The bend of the cane is more like that of grass - very flexible. A row of bamboo is very elastic and can absorb wind bursts in excess of 120mph. It also helps that when bamboo breaks, it splits without immediately separating. This prevents catastrophic failure within single plants as well as rows of plants.
In addition to its elasticity, the tensile strength of bamboo is excellent. It suffers permanent distortion at about 142 MPa with a breaking point at 265MPa. Structural steel deforms at about 250MPa, and breaks at 400MPa. It starts to become woody when it reaches maximum height. Some 6 to 8 years at maturity, its outer surface gains silica which makes it very hard. The inside is softer than the outside which is more stable than typical wood which is softer on the outside than the inside.
Bamboo is very elastic which makes it a good building material in earthquake zones.
In Asia, bamboo is used for scaffolding - even for high rise buildings.
When bamboo breaks, it splits without immediately separating. This prevents catastrophic failure.
Bamboo forests are very good carbon sinks at a rate up to 12 tons of carbon dioxide per hectare.
Thomas Edison used carbonized bamboo as a filament the first light bulb.
Bamboo provided Alexander Graham Bell with a phonograph needle.
There are more than 5000 documented uses for bamboo.
Termites will not eat bamboo.
Bamboo Forest
After the 1945 Hiroshima nuclear devastation, bamboo was the first regrowth.
Bamboo grows at sea level, and up to 3.7Km elevation.
It expires 35% more oxygen than an equivalent group of trees.
Harvesting bamboo does not kill it and a crop can be harvested every three to five years.
Bamboo's root system is like a net and hold soil together so it prevents erosion.
Bamboo has a tensile strength of 28000lbs/sq in, which is greater than steel.
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A big thank you for the concern shown from those of you who wrote or called in concerning our hives in the Rowlett area, near Dallas. Our hives appear to have been untouched because of the excellent bamboo windbreaks the landowner planted 11 years ago. This is not the first time bamboo windbreaks have thwarted high winds from tornadoes near our hives. Here's a little insight into why bamboo works so much better than other types of windbreaks: Bambusa ventricosa, a species of bamboo suitable for windbreaks, works well because it is well branched from the ground to the top. The long slender culms (stems) and the dense, repetitive leafing pattern disperse wind energy more effectively than trees. The bend of the cane is more like that of grass - very flexible. A row of bamboo is very elastic and can absorb wind bursts in excess of 120mph. It also helps that when bamboo breaks, it splits without immediately separating. This prevents catastrophic failure within single plants as well as rows of plants. In addition to its elasticity, the tensile strength of bamboo is excellent. It suffers permanent distortion at about 142 MPa with a breaking point at 265MPa. Structural steel deforms at about 250MPa, and breaks at 400MPa. It starts to become woody when it reaches maximum height. Some 6 to 8 years at maturity, its outer surface gains silica which makes it very hard. The inside is softer than the outside which is more stable than typical wood which is softer on the outside than the inside. Bamboo is very elastic which makes it a good building material in earthquake zones. In Asia, bamboo is used for scaffolding - even for high rise buildings. When bamboo breaks, it splits without immediately separating. This prevents catastrophic failure. Bamboo forests are very good carbon sinks at a rate up to 12 tons of carbon dioxide per hectare. Thomas Edison used carbonized bamboo as a filament the first light bulb. Bamboo provided Alexander Graham Bell with a phonograph needle. There are more than 5000 documented uses for bamboo. Termites will not eat bamboo. Bamboo Forest After the 1945 Hiroshima nuclear devastation, bamboo was the first regrowth. Bamboo grows at sea level, and up to 3.7Km elevation. It expires 35% more oxygen than an equivalent group of trees. Harvesting bamboo does not kill it and a crop can be harvested every three to five years. Bamboo's root system is like a net and hold soil together so it prevents erosion. Bamboo has a tensile strength of 28000lbs/sq in, which is greater than steel.
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We've got a sale to celebrate ringing in the New Year! Now-January 5th use coupon code "bee2016" at checkout on our website for 10% off of honey. *The sale is for all sizes except the 12lb. This sale is not available anywhere else that Round Rock Honey is sold and the coupon code will expire on January 5th, 2016. http://shop.roundrockhoney.com/
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Round Rock Honey will only be at the Downtown Austin (9-1) and Lone Star (10-2) farmer's markets in the Austin area this weekend. Bring family and friends out to the market to show off what Central Texas has to offer. Try some sweet honey while you're at it! 422 Guadalupe St Austin, TX 78701 12611 Shops Parkway, Shops at the Galleria, Bee Cave, TX 78738
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We will be at our store in Round Rock from 10-2 tomorrow for those last-minute shoppers and the final day of our bee suit sale. Buy a bee suit and gloves for only $50. Stock up on honey, scrubs, lip balm, candles, soap, and more. 1308 Chisholm Trail #106 Round Rock, Texas 78681
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Round Rock Honey is back on the shelves in Austin's Central Markets!! Central Market North @ 4001 N. Lamar Blvd. 78756 & Central Market South @ 4477 S. Lamar Blvd. 78745. Tell the Grocers you are happy we are there!
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Stop by our store in Round Rock on Thursday and Friday for some sweet savings! Grab a 3 LB bottle of honey for $20 or a 4 LB bottle of honey for $25. *this offer is only available at our store*
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If you've taken the Round Rock Honey BK class or tour and want to know more about beekeeping, consider this - the 5th Annual Austin Beekeeping Seminar put on by the Austin Area Beekeepers Association! The daylong seminar this year is scheduled for Jan. 16th and is at the beautiful J.J. Pickle Research Campus in Austin. We have an excellent array of presenters from all over Texas. In addition we have a separate track specifically for new beekeepers! If you would like to register please go to http://aabaseminar2016.eventbrite.com The registration fee is $50 and much of the proceeds will go to the Texas bee lab to help support research to advance sustainable beekeeping practices. If you have any questions please email me at lance@beekeepinghelp.com I hope to see everyone there!
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We offer home delivery throughout the Austin area! Look out for our new yard camper, POLN8R, making dropoffs near you! Order our honey online to see if you’re eligible for free home delivery.
Unfiltered local wildflower honey is harvested weekly from our hill country apiaries. 🐝 Find our full list of farmers' markets & selling locations on our website or shop our honey in our online store, link in bio!
Drive on down to the farmers’ market this weekend to find out all about our business and the benefits of raw honey! 🍯
Allergies interrupting your beauty sleep? Add raw honey to your bedtime routine: honey has been shown in clinical trials to reduce nighttime cough and improve overall sleep quality. 💤
Load up on groceries & goodies at the farmers’ market this weekend! We’ll have tables set up at farmers’ markets across Texas, find our complete list of selling locations on our website.
Our orange cinnamon honey packs a flavorful punch from its added Valencia orange oil & cinnamon leaf oil. Find it wherever our honey is sold, including in our online shop! (link in bio)
Treat your family to honey that’s antibiotic & pesticide free! Find Round Rock Honey at HEB, Trader Joe's, Kroger, Wal-Mart, The Postal Annex in Round Rock, The Peoples Pharmacy in Austin, Mikey V's in Georgetown, or any of the weekend farmer’s markets listed on our website, link in bio!
Everyone loves Round Rock Honey! Find it at grocery stores across Austin & Round Rock, farmers markets across Texas and in our online store! Link in bio.
Browse our full selection of honey, pollen & skincare products at your local farmer’s market this weekend! For a full list of our selling locations, check out our website, link in bio.
Fall allergies getting you down? 🤧 Stir our raw honey into tea or take it by the spoonful to soothe a sore throat in no time!