Luffa gourds, also spelt as loofahs, are a versatile vegetable that you can grow in your kitchen garden. These gourds belong to the same family as cucumbers and can get quite big if provided ...

have you considered growing ornamental gourds? Gourds have been cultivated for thousands of years and throughout history, they have been used as utensils, storage containers and even musical ...

Knowing how to propagate a snake plant means you can add this vivacious plant to your houseplant collection as many times as ...

Grow it: Balsam pears need the warmth of a ... raised above the ground. Snake gourds also do well in polytunnels or greenhouses, though you may not have much room for anything else!

The origin of loofahs is sometimes confused with that of sponges derived from ocean-dwelling animals. Natural loofah sponges actually come from the fruits of vine-growing Luffa plants. These plants ...

Saratoga Springs welcomed farmers and their giant pumpkins from across the country for an annual competition and celebration ...

Pulpy pumpkin poundage was the name of the game Saturday as hundreds gathered in downtown Saratoga Springs for the 9th annual ...

The crisp, leafy green is easy to grow hydroponically, plus it's super versatile in the kitchen. Lettuce is an extremely fast-growing hydroponic crop—it matures in about a month. You can easily ...

If you have a tree in your lawn you can leave a border of grass to grow around it. Plant some flower bulbs such as daffodils (native ones, not double-petalled) and bluebells. Also try crocuses, ...

DSI Steve Benson Davison from South Wales Police has some helpful tips on how to tell if your neighbour is growing drugs: • The growing farms for drugs are referred to as 'factories'.