I picked up a packet of gourd seeds last spring with the thought that some of the little, colorful things would look great in my fall décor. I imagined tucking them into nooks near pumpkins, by straw ...

Growing your own gourds? Follow these tips: - Plant gourds where they will receive a full day’s sun. - Gourd vines are long. Some can reach several hundred feet. Train vines onto fences or trellises ...

It’s finally autumn time and the thought of cooler weather and the changing season seems to be on everyone’s mind. Unpredictable weather and the brilliantly colored hillsides beckon us to decorate for ...

Fall decorative gourds can be dried, but it takes some time, and because they have very solid flesh like acorn squash, they are prone to rot. Fall gourds are the easiest to grow. They have the ...

Question: I have been growing several types of gourds, some for decoration and others to make birdhouses. How can I tell when it is the best time to harvest? Answer: Gourds have become very popular ...

Every year, the Art in the Park show in Julia Davis Park has some vendors selling large gourds, beautifully decorated as if they were clay pots. Some of us try to grow our own gourds, but find the ...