You’ve probably had or used a loofah sponge in your life, whether in the bath or for cleaning around the house. But did you know it was made from a vegetable? While much of the marketing of loofahs ...

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.

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 ...

Grow your own bath sponge! Luffa gourds are the familiar bath sponge. Growing your own will keep you entertained all growing season and are great fun for a long time after they are harvested. Peel ...

Choosing the right loofah plant is essential for making effective sponges. Go for mature fruits that are fully ripened on ...

FRESNO, Calif. -- A Reedley couple had no idea they were about to set off a global love affair with luffa sponges. What started out as a hobby for Nathan and Sherri Pauls has now become a full-time ...

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 ...