Biking through my barrio the other day, I spotted something new: Doña Lourdes had a new plant decorating her front fence. Closer inspection revealed that the bright yellow flowers grew from a healthy ...

Whether you are wondering how to make a luffa sponge or how to dry green loofah, these tips will help you easily grow non-toxic, compostable skin exfoliators. These loofahs, often referred to as ...

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There’s a remarkable vine that can provide you with a shady trellis, showy flowers, tasty fruit, and perfect bath sponges … and can be grown as a cash crop to boot! The plant–which is a native of the ...

Editor’s note: Luffa plants will be sold at the VCMGA Spring Plant Sale on April 2. Last September at Rockport’s Hummingbird Celebration, my friend Janet pointed to a huge vine with long ...

Turns out you can grow it here in South Carolina, and you can even eat it when it's 4 - 6 inches long. A Lexington woman Lisa Huntley, originally from the Pacific Coast, is showing Midlands residents ...

Did you know that you can grow your own all-natural, luxurious bath sponges, right in your backyard garden? You don't need to spend a lot of money to buy them from a high-end boutique. If you wonder ...

Paris-based Palestinian designer Samer Selbak has created a collection of lighting made from the luffa plant dyed with vegetables. Named Luffa, the collection includes two pendant lights and a space ...