You may have seen that gourds can grow into some pretty wacky shapes, but did you know that they can actually be intentionally molded as well? The Gourd Project, an initiative begun by designer Jun ...

Many vegetable gardeners look for new crops or new varieties of crops they have experience growing to add to their garden. And this is the time of year when gardeners start to think about how they ...

Choosing the right gourd is the first step in crafting a candle holder. Look for mature gourds with a hard shell, as they ...

Gourd artist Judy Babcock creates tabletop and life-size scarecrows using gourds she's grown in her garden. She takes special orders and caters to wholesale customers through her company, the Tree ...

Household utensils or objects for ritual use, gourds are present in various cultural environments in Brazil, especially in indigenous or riverside communities, but also in large cities in the Amazon ...

A fennel and bottle gourd salad is a crisp, refreshing dish ideal for hot days. Thinly slice fresh fennel bulbs and combine ...

Gourds are sold using direct marketing, and much of their sales are generated by attending gourd shows. Dickie estimates they sell between 400 and 500 gourds at some of the larger shows.

PERU, Ind. — Most people use gourds for fall decorations or crafting. Not Ron Luginbill. Give the 72-year-old Peru resident a gourd, and a few weeks later, he'll have turned it into an exquisitely ...

Get creative with your floral pieces this holiday season, especially if you’re making them yourself! Check out these ideas from Pamela Parker, Owner of JP Parker Flowers.