As for why some prefer decorating with dried gourds instead of fresh ones: "Some people like to collect them," says Colucci. "We have people who come in every year with their friends and grandchildren ...

Gourds often require 110-120 days to mature. Start the seeds inside about two weeks before the last frost. Keep the gourds on the vine as long as possible. Jennifer Behm often covers them to protect ...

It’s that time of year when visions of Halloween conjure up all kinds of ghoulish-looking gourds! While they are traditional decor at Halloween and Thanksgiving, gourds aren’t just for decoration.

I cut most of my big kettle gourds with a band saw in order to make them into objects such as bowls. Ron usually does the detail work by cutting out stars and holes in landscape-type pieces.

Gardeners sometimes include a gourd plant or two in the garden so they can harvest the colorful fruits for use in fall arrangements or for the fun of growing them with the kids or grandkids. Gourds ...

Gourds are one of the most interesting and easy vegetables to grow in your yard. They are one of the oldest-known crops to be cultivated and have been used since prehistoric times as water containers, ...