I am so excited about this loofah.... the first time we have such a big one. I hope you try to grow them too it is super easy and they grow super fast so I am sure you can get a few sponges out of the plants before winter starts.
I started this rosemary plant from a clipping. Nurtured it in cocos husks for a while and then planted it in the garden were it didn't do much for a few months... at least it didn't die and now recently it started growing.... I hope it survives the rainy season.
Happy growing.... can't wait to see some berry pics again lol!