Drying gourds diy

Some of the articles on these pages were written by Chuck Abare. My thanks to him for sharing some of the knowledge he’s gained from his years of study on this subject. I consider Chuck to be an expert on Purple Martins, and using natural gourds for their housing. He has helped me greatly with designing suitable lodging for this wonderful ... Read More

Posts to help you learn about gourd art

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.

gourd identification

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...

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

Little gourd done with silk dyes.

Dried Gourd Art

Dried gourd crafts include birdhouses, decorative pieces and even bowls. Once you find gourds to use in your craft project, it will take a lot of patience and time to dry them. Gourds can take anywhere from one to six months to dry, depending on their size.

Drying gourds from Canning, Preserving and Dehydrating Food.

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.

Want to know how to grow bottle gourds (Lagenaria siceraria) organically? From seed to harvesting to drying, we'll show you how.#tyrantfarms #growyourown #growinggourds #bottlegourds #birdhousegourds #organicgardening

Learn how to harvest and dry gourds from your garden to make seasonal decor.

Learn how to properly dry gourds and create beautiful birdhouses with our comprehensive guide. Discover tips and tricks for selecting, cleaning and preserving gourds for your next project. Start crafting your perfect birdhouse today!

Want to try your hand at gourd pyrography? Before you do, check out these 10 tips I learned when woodburning gourds for the first time.

How to Make a Beautiful Gourd Birdhouse Every morning I wake up at 7 AM and drink a cup of black coffee. I sit in my recliner with my feet up and watch the birds play in my red gourd birdhouse as the sun rises behind them. I tap dance to my chair each morning with excitement wondering what my ... Read More

Halloween swan gourds.