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 ...

Growing your own food is a sustainable act that comes with great rewards. Anyone who has grown their food can attest to the fact that food from your garden always tastes better — probably because ...

Growing luffa (also known as sponge gourd) from seed is rewarding and surprisingly simple with the right conditions. Start seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before your last frost date, as luffa needs a long, ...

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 ...