Dear Master Gardener: I saw on television that a person can grow a loofah sponge in their garden. Is it true and can it be grown in Minnesota? Answer: Yes, it is true! The botanical name for the plant ...

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Are you looking for something new or unusual to grow? Did you know you could grow your own bath sponge? The luffa gourd is an easy-to-grow vining plant that produces mature fruit with an interesting ...