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 ...

If I plant gourds again (talk me out of it, won't you?), maybe I'll want to try something different from the dippers I've already grown. (They are definitely worth growing in a smallish garden — once.

There are so many things that can be done with dried gourds! It’s an art category all its own. Wearable art — pins, combs, pendants and bracelets — all can be easily made from hard-shelled gourds.

Anyone of any ability can take classes at Baskets and Gourds – Containers of Our Culture VI held at the Elk’s Lodge, April 23 and 24. Fifteen teachers are coming from across the country to teach ...

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 ...

Autumn has officially arrived – and with it, those wonderful little gourds and pumpkins that appear this time of year. We’ve done the mini pumpkin tea-light holders and decoratively carved squash in ...

Decorative fall gourds are small, cute, and super seasonal. You might even be tempted to eat them! But before you do, keep ...

PERU – 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 crafted, ...

What kid doesn’t love carving a pumpkin? It’s enticingly messy and squishy, and Halloween is a tradition that’s been celebrated for centuries. But there’s even more fun to be had: Here are a few ...

To prepare ivy gourd quickly, first wash them properly. Cut off both ends of each gourd and slice them thinly along the ...