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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Make sure no stocking goes unstuffed! Meet us at the farmers’ market this weekend to shop our selection of pocket-sized honey presents! (Also available in our online store.) https://t.co/oscGUd7HDt
This cold weather has us in the mood to warm up our ovens and make some holiday honey-nut rugelach! We love this recipe from @VikalinkaFood: https://t.co/OD5v3o6soK 📸: @VikalinkaFood https://t.co/7JhWlWBeEh
Peppermint Tea Tree ❄️ Lavender Honey ❄️ Oatmeal Honey ❄️ Honey Almond ❄️ Vanilla Oatmeal ❄️ The perfect present for those trying to combat winter dryness with natural ingredients, get our full line of honey-infused soaps in our “Soap for All” gift box! https://t.co/GZOT84uWGh https://t.co/bu3mRsXAvO
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Save 10% on Round Rock Honey with coupon code "bee2016". *Redeem at roundrockhoney.com now-January 5th. Code is valid on all sizes except the 12lb.*
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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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The gang’s all here. 😎 Have you tried all 3 of our honey varieties yet? Visit our online store and snag one (or two) today. Link in bio!
Need a fun rainy day activity the whole family can get behind? Come in for a FREE honey house tour tomorrow! Only 50 spots available, so reserve yours soon and use the code 120818 at checkout! (Reserve your spot on our website, link in bio!)
Honey on the mind? Find us at your local farmers’ market this weekend! For a list of selling locations, check out our website. (Thanks for the photo, @officiallythriving!)
Don’t make holiday shopping harder than it needs to BEE! Our holiday boxes have everything you’ll need for a sweet holiday season! 🎁
Make sure no stocking goes unstuffed! Meet us at the farmers’ market this weekend to shop our selection of pocket-sized honey presents! (Also available in our online store.)
This cold weather has us in the mood to warm up our ovens and make some holiday honey-nut rugelach! We love this recipe from @vikalinka! • • • 📷: @vikalinka
Peppermint Tea Tree ❄️ Lavender Honey ❄️ Oatmeal Honey ❄️ Honey Almond ❄️ Vanilla Oatmeal ❄️ The perfect present for those trying to combat winter dryness with natural ingredients, get our full line of honey-infused soaps in our “Soap for All” gift box! Now available in our online holiday shop.
Hello December! Before it gets too cold, hop on down to your local farmers’ market to stock up on enough Round Rock Honey to get you through the winter!
Our “Something for Everyone” gift box is a real crowd-pleaser! Each set comes complete with cuticle butter, honey salve, a full 1 lb of our Round Rock Honey & more! shop.roundrockhoney.com/something-for-everyone/
You don’t want to spoil a good thing, so it’s a good thing honey never spoils! Stock your shelves with your favorite honey varieties at the farmers’ market this weekend. 🍯