In this video, I create a handmade gift in the shape of a giant heart using leftover pallet wood from my woodworking projects ...

Carving is key to adding intricate patterns to your lampshade gourd. Use sharp tools to carve out designs carefully without ...

Walking through the bustling markets in autumn, the gourd harvest season in Dongchangfu district of Liaocheng, Shandong province, one is greeted by a vivid display of the fruit in various shapes and ...

African calabash bowls are a traditional craft that has been practiced for centuries. These bowls, made from the gourd fruit, are not only functional but also hold cultural significance in many ...

Gourd products with carvings of an ancient city tower of Liaocheng on display. CHINA DAILY Dongchangfu district has established a gourd variety protection and improvement team, collaborating with ...

Fully grown gourds hang from vines in Luzhuang village, Tangyi town of Liaocheng city, Shandong province. The region is famous for Dongchang gourd carving, a national intangible cultural heritage.

Like a lot of Ohioans, Gus Smithhisler gets the itch to carve a pumpkin each autumn. But, instead of going to a grocery store or a pumpkin patch, he brings in a forklift. “We haven’t had one this big ...

WEST ALLIS — The City of West Allis will host two Halloween-themed events this week, starting with pumpkin carving on Thursday and ending with Haunted Honey Creek on Friday. Both events take place at ...

LIAOCHENG, China, Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Oct. 18, the 17th Jiangbei Watertown • Pearl of Two Rivers (Liaocheng) Gourd Culture Art Festival opened in Liaocheng, Shandong, an ancient water ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – A Dayton Halloween Tradition is back for another year, glowing brighter than ever, it’s the Stoddard Avenure Pumpkin Glow! Chair for the Glow, David Moyer joined Living Dayton to ...

Each fall, as grocery stores and garden centers pile up mountains of orange pumpkins, it’s easy to forget the diverse gourd family. Pumpkins might be the headliners, but they’re not the only stars in ...