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One of the best parts about DIY is that you are always learning something new. One little tidbit I just learned is that you can grow loofah right in your backyard. I never knew those hard spongy things you use as a body scrub were actually plants, let alone something you could grow yourself.
Local resident Mellenie Runion grows and sells loofah as part of her business,Truly-Life Eco-Friendly Gifts. At the recomendation of a friend, I stopped by her house over the weekend to see what growing loofah was all about.
Read More: Home-Grown Loofah: Cleaning the Eco-Friendly Way via DIY Del Ray