I have somehow become a gardener in my old age, but it's out of necessity or we would be neck deep in nettles and other killer foliage. We have one bamboo that never seems to get any bigger. That may be a good thing as I know they can be invasive. Got enough issues with brambles and ivy trying to invade. I think I need a flame-thrower.
I need a flamethrower for the brambles. They are insane able grow at a ridiculous rate of knots!!
I think bamboos are only really invasive in really warm climes. At least, I hope!