This week in Mother Earth News we’re thanking hard-working pollinators. From honey bees to solitary mason bees, these busy bugs bear the burden of keeping many of our favorite plants pollinated ...

Edible flowers, "squash," bath sponges, and more: the luffa plant seems to have endless uses. Originally published as "For Luffa or Money" in the March/April 1981 issue of MOTHER EARTH NEWS.