Did you know your bathroom loofah might have grown from a plant? Unlike large plastic loofahs, natural luffas aren’t manmade at all—they’re actually made from dried gourds. That’s also how loofahs got ...

The loofah plant (Luffa aegyptiaca) is a sponge gourd often used for cleaning purposes once the plant ages and becomes fibrous. It's a multipurpose plant that can be a great addition to your garden ...

Brightly coloured, synthetic bath buffs and kitchen scrubbers are a familiar sight, but growing your own natural sponges will provide you with a supply of more planet-friendly alternatives. The origin ...

In this video, I explain what happens when a luffa sponge goes to seed and how to easily grow and make your own luffa sponge.

As temperatures and humidity climb many of our garden plants wither and fade. But heat and humidity are just the ingredients that make for perfect growing conditions for luffas. You know those ...

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 ...

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