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 ...

Q: How can we dry gourds so that you can use them to make birdhouse feeders? So far, we are batting zero! Hope you can help! (e-mail reference) A: I'm no expert on the subject. Drill small holes in ...

Pumpkins are any squash large, round and orange. If they are not round and are other colors or shapes, then they are called squash or gourd. Johnson County Extension Pumpkins, squash and gourds have ...