Have you ever considered that growing your own sponge? Believe it or not, you can, and right from your own backyard! What are Luffas: Luffas (or loofas, as they are typically misspelled) are a type of fruit grown on a vine. When young they resemble a cucumber but are actually part of the squash family.…
When to start your Spring Garden: Midwest
When to Plant in the Midwest: Springtime often plays a cheeky game of peek-a-boo with gardeners, tempting us to wait until the last frost before we begin our planting escapades. But I’ll not be fooled this year! In the green-thumbed battlefield of zone 7, the time to dig out our seed trays has already sprung.…