An Incredible Find: How to Make Your Own Loofah!
Well when I discovered these photos at GroovyGreen, I was really amazed and knew that I had to share. Thanks to the contributors at Groovy Green for letting me include this!
(Photos above of luffa plant, kindly given by Groovy Green)
Now, can you believe that you can grow your own loofah for the shower?
I always thought they came from the tree. But. No. They are grown on a vine – and you can grow your own at home. Now, don’t tell me there is anything cooler, because I just won’t listen.
(Above photo is of the finished loofah, the exfoliator extraordinaire)
Visit Groovy Green for this Great Tutorial to Make Your Own Loofah!
I love green ways of doing things. What a perfect gift to include in a ‘green’ pamper pack for Christmas (well, unless you have your own luffa vine growing at the moment, next year may be the perfect time!
Thoughts?
Are there any other really cool things you can grow to use in the house etc?
Mia
PS We have started a new category called “It’s Cool to Be Green”, and we are sending out for many more green tutorials.
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December 8th, 2006 at 10:39 am
Back home, (in Malaysia) the people of my village do the same thing. I use to get it from them every month. I love using them and I love the smell that they give when you use it they smell fresh.
December 8th, 2006 at 10:11 pm
Ooooh, this is so interesting! I’ve never had an idea of what a loofah really is. I would love to try this! Thanks!
December 12th, 2006 at 11:32 pm
I always thought loofahs like these were some kind of dried-out sea-creature! This has been so fascinating to read!
December 14th, 2006 at 8:26 am
How fascinating, thanks so much for sharing.
February 9th, 2007 at 3:33 pm
My mom grows loofahs every year! They are like squash – you can even eat them like squash! The kids love to help peel them when they are dried and we’ve given many away as gifts along with some seeds. Loads of fun!