My Grandmother was born in 1891 and lived until 1984. She raised "dishrag gourds" all the time. She just cut them into lengths and used them without sewing them together. I was grown before I knew they were called luffa. Thank you, Tess, for sharing this with us. I have decided that every little thing we can grow or make without depending on someone else to provide it, is a good thing!
Hi Tess. Regarding scrubbing pans...I put salt on the burned bits with the tiniest bit of water and let it sit - usually overnight. If there is still some residue I pour a tablespoon or two of white vinegar in the pan and let it sit a few minutes before washing (not recommended for non stick pans). We grow loofahs at the communtiy garden where I volunteer. We usually let them go very brown on the vine and then harvest them. I imagine the process is different where you live due to weather conditions (I am in florida). Once harvested and dried, we remove the seeds and cut into about 6" lengths. We don't sew them together like you showed, just use as is. This was a very interesting video. Thanks for sharing.
That is amazing, Tess! I had no idea you could GROW loofahs. I remember them when I was a child - we always had one by the bathtub, and were given a good scrub at bath time! I somehow always assumed they were some kind of sea urchin! You live and learn - even in your late 70's!
A lovely video thank you Tess. I hope you and your family are well and that you have a Happy Christmas Season. I will look forward to your videos when you have time to post them, I know how busy life can get. Please say hi to Frugal Jo if you have contact with her. Love from Pam in Texas.x
Thank you Tess we had these when I was little in the bathroom I always thought they grew in the ocean like sponges I never thought it was a plant ..lol..xx
I'm short of space in my garden, however I will one day try to grown luffas as they are very handy in the kitchen. I also cut up old towels, they are so handy in the bathroom. I believe LDI sell the coconut cleaners.
Oh Tess how wonderful to see and hear you again really missed you. Your videos are so interesting I'm going to have a go at luff growing next year.Take care Tess hoping to hear from you soon.luv Paulinex
Fascinating. I always thought loofas were from sea coral. You might want to add them to your site where you resell items. So many people were so interested in them.
Interesting to grow luffas! I was thinking how beautiful your skin is and you then mentioned absent skin care! Well, you have perfect skin, so no problemmo!
Hi Tess! I’m so glad you’re back. It’s like seeing an old friend again after a while 😊 I bought some loofah seeds earlier this year, but didn’t plant them. Now I’m inspired to plant them in the spring and see what we get! Take care! Linda from So. Cal. ❤
Ah lovely to have your videos pop up again - a firm favourite. Really interesting stuff - I sent my order to the Real seed company for veg only last week and might have to do another one and get some luffa seed! Great Christmas presents too - grown ones and seed.
I soak my tough stuff, until it is ready to come off. I also use 0000 steel wool on metal only! You inspire me to do better in this area. Thank you for a great video!
Loofahs well done so pleased to have you back again I save up my old tin foil scrunch into balls and use them to clean pans not on the none stick pans xx
What a wonderful day. I woke up to your notification, was thrilled. The luffas look great, A'la natural and will look great on your window seal. I luv them for back scrubbers. Hope to see you next Sunday. Peace joy and blessings to all 🌻
Thank you for that. It was so interesting. I do have one of the coconut dish scrubs but am not keen on it as very bulky. I do have a roll of bamboo kitchen roll which is tough and washable which I really like. I will get some luffas but will have to buy them.
bath scrubby - I have a bamboo with natural bristles dish scrub brush (no long handle - the laminated bamboo handle is knob shape) which is a great bath body scrubby - not too rough for my delicate skin and very refreshing.
I'm so happy for you growing luffas! I looked into growing them when I lived down south and had a large garden, but, now we are back in Burnley we don't have a garden or any outdoor space. I hope you have loads of success with your next lot (jealous)! 😂😂😂😂
Well, you taught me something new today, Tess. That was so interesting and fascinating to watch you sew them together. Not done perfectly but perfectly done. ❤
Luffa are good for using in the shower if you have dry skin. They are also good for scrubbing your nails/hands after gardening. Here in the USA many people will slice them into rounds and pour melted soap over them in a mold. That way the luffa is completely encased in the melted soap which gives the soap a bit more scrubbing power. I’m glad the luffas grew for Sam this year. Good idea to sew the smaller ones into pads for scrubbing your dishes.
These are such wonderful plants, so useful for so many things! I'm inspired to try growing some myself. Yes, there are so many items we don't at first think of using more natural alternatives. I am guilty of this but am getting more aware.
Well done you Tess, I have giving up trying to get loofahs growing, too hot and dry I guess, I grow squash, pumpkin, zucchinis and Cucumbers but zero luck with gourds or loofahs. Good idea to regrow from your own seeds as they are in tune with your environment. 👍
So fun Tess...I've grown these too and they're like magic! I've just used them in the shower. Thanks for the idea of using it in cleaning more than just us :).
That was amazing! I might try growing them next year and see what happens. I have made scrubbies out of crocheted natural garden twine and they worked quite well, although, like you, I tend to prefer cloths most of the time.
Hi Tess, you've inspired me to try growing Loofahs, I saw on Gardeners World they only grow in greenhouses in the UK which I don't have. I do have a hot sunny SW facing garden in Devon so I'm going to order some seeds and give it ago. So glad you're back x
That is so cool! I saw a show on a loofa farm, very interesting. I thought you had to have a hot climate to grow them. Awesome to see the fruits of hard work! Bless you!
It's so wonderful to see you again. What a great idea. You are very creative. I really enjoy you and your videos. Thank you for sharing. Hope you and your family are doing well. Many blessings to you and yours.
What fun! I bought seeds, but didn’t get them in so they wait for next spring..now I am prepared with the How to..Thank you, Tess. So good to have you back. Susan
Hi Tess, I planted 6 seeds, but the seedlings died. Going to try again. My MIL used to grow them, she used it for cleaning and in the bath. They were such a frugal generation. Hope you, Sam and your boys are doing well.
What a great idea Tess thank you… I didn’t know you could grow them!! I knit my own dishcloths using cotton yarn and they last for years. Loved all your previous knitting and sewing projects… hope you might have some time over winter to show us some more 😁
Loved this video Tess. How clever of you to grow your own luffa. I had a go but without success, you have encouraged me to have another go. Did you eat any, if so what do they taste like?
I’ve THOUGHT about growing them; does that count?😊 Smart idea and would make a wonderful gift with one of your handmade washcloths. (I bought myself one two or three years ago. Like you, i prefer a cloth so i rarely use it.)
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Lovely to see you again Tess xx 😘
My Grandmother was born in 1891 and lived until 1984. She raised "dishrag gourds" all the time. She just cut them into lengths and used them without sewing them together. I was grown before I knew they were called luffa. Thank you, Tess, for sharing this with us. I have decided that every little thing we can grow or make without depending on someone else to provide it, is a good thing!
It is! Your Grandmother had the right idea 🙂
Hi Tess. Regarding scrubbing pans...I put salt on the burned bits with the tiniest bit of water and let it sit - usually overnight. If there is still some residue I pour a tablespoon or two of white vinegar in the pan and let it sit a few minutes before washing (not recommended for non stick pans).
We grow loofahs at the communtiy garden where I volunteer. We usually let them go very brown on the vine and then harvest them. I imagine the process is different where you live due to weather conditions (I am in florida). Once harvested and dried, we remove the seeds and cut into about 6" lengths. We don't sew them together like you showed, just use as is. This was a very interesting video. Thanks for sharing.
That is amazing, Tess! I had no idea you could GROW loofahs. I remember them when I was a child - we always had one by the bathtub, and were given a good scrub at bath time! I somehow always assumed they were some kind of sea urchin! You live and learn - even in your late 70's!
As they say, Every day is a day at school. I'm glad it was interesting to you.
I will have to try growing these, never knew about them, you learn something new every day...glad to see your smiling face again btw.
Thank you 😊. Good luck with your growing.
A lovely video thank you Tess. I hope you and your family are well and that you have a Happy Christmas Season. I will look forward to your videos when you have time to post them, I know how busy life can get. Please say hi to Frugal Jo if you have contact with her. Love from Pam in Texas.x
I will do. I'm seeing her on Tuesday x
Thank you Tess we had these when I was little in the bathroom I always thought they grew in the ocean like sponges I never thought it was a plant ..lol..xx
I'm short of space in my garden, however I will one day try to grown luffas as they are very handy in the kitchen. I also cut up old towels, they are so handy in the bathroom. I believe LDI sell the coconut cleaners.
O Tess I have so missed your down to earth and practical manner. Even I feel like I could achieve this. Xx
You could! 😀
This is inspirational Tess, thanks such a lot! We get a lot from Real Seed Company, so luffahs are on the list for next season 😀
Brilliant 😊
Luffly to have you back Tess ❤
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Oh Tess how wonderful to see and hear you again really missed you. Your videos are so interesting I'm going to have a go at luff growing next year.Take care Tess hoping to hear from you soon.luv Paulinex
Fascinating. I always thought loofas were from sea coral. You might want to add them to your site where you resell items. So many people were so interested in them.
You’re so resourceful ! I’ve learned a lot from your channel and I’m glad you’re back .
Thank you xx
Interesting to grow luffas!
I was thinking how beautiful your skin is and you then mentioned absent skin care! Well, you have perfect skin, so no problemmo!
Oh thank you!
Here's mine...I've not sewed them and will leave as is. I use them in the bathroom to scrub the sink, etc.
Good to see you
So that’s how Shredded Wheat are made! ;) I tried to grow loofahs and failed. I’ll tell my husband it’s his turn now! Great to have you back.
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Hi Tess! I’m so glad you’re back. It’s like seeing an old friend again after a while 😊 I bought some loofah seeds earlier this year, but didn’t plant them. Now I’m inspired to plant them in the spring and see what we get!
Take care! Linda from So. Cal. ❤
Oooh, go for it 🙂
Ah lovely to have your videos pop up again - a firm favourite. Really interesting stuff - I sent my order to the Real seed company for veg only last week and might have to do another one and get some luffa seed! Great Christmas presents too - grown ones and seed.
It's definitely worth growing them. So satisfying.
SO good to have you back with us. Really missed your videos. ❤
Yay, thank you. 🙂
I soak my tough stuff, until it is ready to come off. I also use 0000 steel wool on metal only! You inspire me to do better in this area. Thank you for a great video!
Loofahs well done so pleased to have you back again I save up my old tin foil scrunch into balls and use them to clean pans not on the none stick pans xx
What a wonderful day. I woke up to your notification, was thrilled. The luffas look great, A'la natural and will look great on your window seal. I luv them for back scrubbers. Hope to see you next Sunday. Peace joy and blessings to all 🌻
Thank you for that. It was so interesting. I do have one of the coconut dish scrubs but am not keen on it as very bulky. I do have a roll of bamboo kitchen roll which is tough and washable which I really like. I will get some luffas but will have to buy them.
Great video. I am going to see if I can plant some this year. I've used them before in the shower. Great for dry skin.
Hi tess lovely to see you missed your channel
Hi Tess great to see you back.
Great to have you back on you tube. Your videos are so interesting and informative. I also like the fact that like you I also live in West Yorkshire.
bath scrubby - I have a bamboo with natural bristles dish scrub brush (no long handle - the laminated bamboo handle is knob shape) which is a great bath body scrubby - not too rough for my delicate skin and very refreshing.
Tess, that was so interesting ! I now need to buy some loofah seed and try my hand at growing my own scrubbers. Thank you for sharing this ❤
I'm so happy for you growing luffas! I looked into growing them when I lived down south and had a large garden, but, now we are back in Burnley we don't have a garden or any outdoor space. I hope you have loads of success with your next lot (jealous)! 😂😂😂😂
Well, you taught me something new today, Tess.
That was so interesting and fascinating to watch you sew them together. Not done perfectly but perfectly done. ❤
Thanks that was really interesting. I have never thought about growing lofas. Well done. Lovely to see you back again.
Hi from Ohio. Glad you're back again! ❤
Yay! Thank you!
Luffa are good for using in the shower if you have dry skin. They are also good for scrubbing your nails/hands after gardening.
Here in the USA many people will slice them into rounds and pour melted soap over them in a mold.
That way the luffa is completely encased in the melted soap which gives the soap a bit more scrubbing power.
I’m glad the luffas grew for Sam this year.
Good idea to sew the smaller ones into pads for scrubbing your dishes.
Thank you for sharing that Patrice! I absolutely love the idea of surrounding them in soap. Fantastic!
Great idea to grow your own. Had no idea how they grew.
These are such wonderful plants, so useful for so many things! I'm inspired to try growing some myself. Yes, there are so many items we don't at first think of using more natural alternatives. I am guilty of this but am getting more aware.
Good on you Joanne
Really happy to see you back😀
Well done you Tess, I have giving up trying to get loofahs growing, too hot and dry I guess, I grow squash, pumpkin, zucchinis and Cucumbers but zero luck with gourds or loofahs. Good idea to regrow from your own seeds as they are in tune with your environment. 👍
So fun Tess...I've grown these too and they're like magic! I've just used them in the shower. Thanks for the idea of using it in cleaning more than just us :).
That was amazing! I might try growing them next year and see what happens. I have made scrubbies out of crocheted natural garden twine and they worked quite well, although, like you, I tend to prefer cloths most of the time.
Hi Tess, you've inspired me to try growing Loofahs, I saw on Gardeners World they only grow in greenhouses in the UK which I don't have. I do have a hot sunny SW facing garden in Devon so I'm going to order some seeds and give it ago. So glad you're back x
They did well up against the front of our house. We started them in the greenhouse though, til they were quite tall.
! did not know they grew on land, I thought they were like sponges and grew in the sea! duh!!!!!! lovely to see you xx grumpy grandma.
You're thinking of natural sponges 🙂
That is so cool! I saw a show on a loofa farm, very interesting. I thought you had to have a hot climate to grow them. Awesome to see the fruits of hard work! Bless you!
I know! I thought we'd only be able to grow them in the greenhouse. You never can tell 🙂
We grew some and it’s a good feeling to use what you grew.xx🐝🐝
It really is :-)
Really enjoyed watching this. I am definitely going to try this. Hope you have a lovely week, looking forward to your next video 😊
That's great! I hope it goes well.
It's so wonderful to see you again. What a great idea. You are very creative. I really enjoy you and your videos. Thank you for sharing. Hope you and your family are doing well. Many blessings to you and yours.
Thank you so much x
Well done with the loofas , I tried a couple of times to grow them without success. I might give it a go next year x
Second try worked for us. Go for it!
Amazing! How unusual I’m so silly I thought that loofahs came from the sea! 😂 I don’t know why I thought that x
You're not alone. Natural sponges come from the sea. It's easy to mix them up. 🙂
What fun! I bought seeds, but didn’t get them in so they wait for next spring..now I am prepared with the How to..Thank you, Tess. So good to have you back. Susan
It's just how we did it. There may be better methods 😁. Good luck. Let me know how you get on.
Hi Tess, I planted 6 seeds, but the seedlings died. Going to try again. My MIL used to grow them, she used it for cleaning and in the bath. They were such a frugal generation. Hope you, Sam and your boys are doing well.
Absolutely. We can learn a lot from others.
What a great idea Tess thank you… I didn’t know you could grow them!!
I knit my own dishcloths using cotton yarn and they last for years.
Loved all your previous knitting and sewing projects… hope you might have some time over winter to show us some more 😁
I'm planning a catch up video about my knitting, sewing etc.
Hi Tess, lovely to see you again!
Regarding the loafers. If you wanted them bigger you could sew 2/3 together?
Looks forward to more videos xxx
I did contemplate that. That's an idea for next time. 🙂
Loved this video Tess. How clever of you to grow your own luffa. I had a go but without success, you have encouraged me to have another go. Did you eat any, if so what do they taste like?
Sam did the growing to be fair. I can't take any credit 😁. We didn't eat any, no. Our aim was to make scrubbies, so we were very focused on that.
Thoughtful gifts for the right person.
Oooh, good idea. If we manage to grow any surplus next year...
What a good idea.
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WOW the things i learn about on youtube....
It's an amazing source of information isn't it?
Well Tess you have eductated me on Luffa's. I didnt know they grew like that. Really interesting. Thank you. Did you make your home made stuffing? xxx
I haven't yet. 😁
I’ve THOUGHT about growing them; does that count?😊 Smart idea and would make a wonderful gift with one of your handmade washcloths. (I bought myself one two or three years ago. Like you, i prefer a cloth so i rarely use it.)
Hi Tess. That os a really good ideia. I Wonder if it would grow here in Portugal....by the way, planted some onions yesterday ☺
I would have thought they'd do well in Portugal. Warmer and sunnier than here for sure. 😁
I tried to grow them last year but no success, well done to Sam!
Not just me who failed then 😁. He did a great job.