Decorating gourds

As a kid, I always loved carving jack o’ lanterns for Halloween. We’d go to a pumpkin patch and spend an hour looking at every angle of every pumpkin until I found one that looked like …

If you like having fun decorations in your garden or in your home, then this DIY paisley chicken decor just might be what you're looking for! These paisley chicken decor pieces are made from dried gourds. They are very easy to make that even kids can make them themselves! Each chicken decor piece can be as unique and as cute as you want them to be.

Slvester birdhouse made from bottleneck gourd from Kentucky!

Painting gourds adds whimsy and color to your fall decor. Create a little hole and you have a cute birdhouse look for your mantel.

Many cavity-dwelling birds love to nest in gourds. They're safer for nestlings than birdhouses with a ledge or porch, and a variety of bird species inhabit them. Lots of people paint gourds white to attract birds and keep nestlings cool on hot days; others paint them decoratively and elaborately.

Maybe you’ve seen or heard of a gourd house, and it piqued your curiosity. What is a gourd house? What type of birds will a gourd house attract? Why would some birds prefer a gourd house over a traditional bird house? Let’s discuss all things gourd houses. #BirdHouses #GourdHouses #PurpleMartins #MartinHouses

We’ve been enjoying football, pumpkin spice lattes, and breaking out our fall decor. Here's how to stain natural gourds for your fall DIY decor projects.

Gourd planter

You've purchased some gourds and are ready to create! First, you'll need to clean the mold and grime off the outside. Read how to here.

Wash & dry your gourds for birdhouses & other crafts Gourds have beautiful, hard shells and unique shapes that make them popular in crafting projects, like birdhouses and decorative bowls. If you're drying gourds, it's super easy to clean...

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How to add natural dried gourds to your fall decor, where to get them, and how to make them beautiful.

If your garden is overflowing with pumpkins and gourds, here are 25+ creative ways to use them for fall crafts and decor.

Did you know you could dry out gourds and keep them for many years? Here's how to dry out a gourd and a fun and easy gourd decoration idea.

Gourd birdhouse with bee and honeycomb