Gourds

This is a guide about preserving ornamental gourds. Proper preservation of ornamental gourds can keep them looking good for a long time.

Discover how to plant gourd seeds indoors and in the garden and harvest hard-shell gourds at the end of the growing season. Growing gourds is fun, whether you grow them for making a birdhouse or using ornamental gourds for decoration. #grow #gourds #seed

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

Find out when to plant ornamental gourds in your garden. Birdhouse and dipper gourds are hard-shell or Lagenaria varieties, while daisy and spoon gourds are soft-shell or Cucurbita types. If you have a short growing season, start gourd seeds indoors in early spring. #planting #gourds #garden

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Discover the top Cucurbita pepo gourd species like the Luffa, Calabash, dipper, and bottle gourd and turn them into beautiful birdhouses and instruments. This guide compares popular gourds, like the Lagenaria siceraria, and tells you exactly how they differ from acorn squash. #identify #gourd #uses

Find out all about growing gourds at home. Ornamental gourds are cucurbits related to melons and squash. Gourd plants grow best on a trellis. They love heat and have a long growing season. Makemake birdhouses from hard-shell gourds, and sponges from luffa gourds. #growing #gourds

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.

Whatever gourd crafts and DIYs I attempt with my batch of gourds, don't expect artisanship, but do expect easy and fun! Follow to see more.

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.

Tips for growing gourds

Everything about how to successfully grow gourds, how to save seeds, eat them and turn them into various objects. #gourds #gardening

We all know and love our pumpkins and winter squashes, but what about gourds? Can you eat gourds or are they better off as a fall decoration only?

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

Explore how to grow and preserve gourds with these helpful gardening tips. Find out creative ways to incorporate dried gourds into your home decor.