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New Roots is expanding and rebranding! As we celebrate the program’s 15-year anniversary, we are excited to announce an expansion and name change from New Roots for Refugees to simply “New Roots.”⁠ Learn more about why we are making this change and check out our new logo, website, and blog at the link in our bio. ⁠
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May just got started but did you know New Roots hosts public tours on the last Wednesday of every month? It's true! Come see where the magic happens by registering at the link in our bio. ⁠
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Happy Friday. Keep calm and carrot on.⁠
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Look! A loofah!⁠
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Luffa gourds are a type of vine-grown vegetable that is native to Asia. They are also known as loofahs, and their fibrous flesh can be used to make natural sponges. ⁠
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The young, immature luffa gourds are edible and can be cooked like okra. When the gourds are fully ripe, they are dried and the flesh is removed, leaving a spongy skeleton that can be used for cleaning or crafting. Luffa gourds are a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to synthetic sponges.⁠
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Some New Roots farmers sell these fellas at their farm markets. Check out our website (link in bio) to find one near you!⁠
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