LEXINGTON, S.C. — Did you know luffa, that scrubber you use in the shower, is a vegetable? Turns out you can grow it here in South Carolina, and you can even eat it when it's 4 - 6 inches long. A ...

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 ...

Experience an incredible 733-day journey showcasing the complete growth cycles of various plants, from the first seed to full ...

Loofah sponges — rough-textured exfoliators sold in department stores and spas — don’t come from the ocean. Nor are they from man-made materials. Loofah fruit is typically harvested this time of year, ...

If you’re starting seeds indoors this spring, a few degrees in the room temperature can make a big difference. While cool-weather crops sprout just fine at relatively low temperatures, heat-loving ...