old fashioned straw broom with straw handle

That tassel is the part of the plant used for making brooms. Yet, upon close examination, there are no cobs, just a large tassel on the top. Broomcorn is an annual and, from a distance, looks like sweet corn in the field. This plant is closely related to sweet sorghum ( Sorghum vulgare), which is the plant used to produce sorghum molasses. One of the most common questions I hear when I am demonstrating my craft is, “What plant material is used for the broom bristles?” The material is called broomcorn ( Sorghum bicolor). But even if you can’t grow broomcorn, you can order it from a supplier (see Resources at the end of this article). You can make your own brooms! If you have a green thumb, you can start by growing your own broomcorn. Start building your skills by making this DIY hearth broom from broomcorn, then move up to larger brooms. Making a beautiful homemade broom is easy, fun, and practical. Renewable Energy News, Blog, & Articles.Sustainable Living - Blog, Articles, & Tips.Natural Health - Nutrition Articles & Tips.Tools and Equipment Articles, Stories & News.Homemade Cheese Recipes: Cheese Making Articles.Sustainable Farming & Agriculture Articles.Power Equipment Articles - Lawn and Garden Equipment.Raising Ducks and Geese: Articles & Ideas.

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Old fashioned straw broom with straw handle