What’s the difference between a gourd and a squash? A gourd is inedible; a squash is tasty. A gourd dries out in the sun; a squash rots. And the Marion County Gourd Artists wouldn’t spend hours ...

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 ...

Paint your own gourd birdhouse for the cavity-nesting birds returning from their winter homes this spring. Bonnie, a retired art teacher with 40 years of experience, will give a demonstration on ...