Nerdin Gardens: Can you grow your own toilet paper?
By Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent
(Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)
Nerdin Gardens: Can you grow your own toilet paper? Many plants can be used for hygienic purposes if ever there was an international shortage. Yet another reason to grow a garden. It is ultimately important, however to know the difference between what works or what could cause future woes. Toilet paper has only been a standard for a century. I remember perusing the Sears and Roebuck catalog when using the outhouse at my Auntie's house way back in Georgia during the 60s as a small child. There was talk about corn cob use as well! The following are some plants that may be substituted for toilet paper: Mullein Lambs Ear Common Mallow Indian Coleus Pink Wild Pear (tropical hydrangea) Large Leaf Aster Blue Spur Flower Large, fuzzy plant leaves may feel good on the tush, are easy to grow, co...
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