It’s finally autumn time and the thought of cooler weather and the changing season seems to be on everyone’s mind. Unpredictable weather and the brilliantly colored hillsides beckon us to decorate for ...

Gourds are plentiful in the autumn -- you'll find them at farm stands, garden centers and grocery stores. Don’t toss your gourds at the end of the season, dry them instead. Dried gourds weigh a few ...

They are grown in our gardens for ornamental purposes. They come in odd shapes and color combinations. They are rarely ...

Pumpkins, winter squash, and gourds can all be used interchangeably for decorations and for eating, and run the gamut in ...

As you stroll through your neighborhood, aren t you amazed by your neighbor s Halloween decorations? Traditional ghosts and goblins, it seems, have all gone high tech. Simple ghosts suspended from ...

Gardeners sometimes include a gourd plant or two in the garden so they can harvest the colorful fruits for use in fall arrangements or for the fun of growing them with the kids or grandkids. Gourds ...

Shaped like an oversized apple, these hard-shelled gourds (Lagenaria siceraria) grow six to eight inches tall and four to six inches across. In India, young fruit is added to curries. The skin is ...

It’s that time of year when visions of Halloween conjure up all kinds of ghoulish-looking gourds! While they are traditional decor at Halloween and Thanksgiving, gourds aren’t just for decoration.

Gourds come in handy for crafts, such as making funky birdhouses, bowls and baskets. Here's how to dry them: • You'll get best results with gourds that are fully mature, so wait as long as possible ...

Growing your own gourds? Follow these tips: - Plant gourds where they will receive a full day’s sun. - Gourd vines are long. Some can reach several hundred feet. Train vines onto fences or trellises ...