Some of us in the higher elevations of the Catskills had frost this past week and the rest of you in the valley should be getting prepared for your turn! In general, the closer you are to the Hudson ...

Some of us in the higher elevations of the Catskills had frost this past week and the rest of you in the valley should be getting prepared for your turn! In general, the closer you are to the Hudson ...

Grocery stores pile mountains of pumpkins in the fall, but warty, twisted and striped gourds can also turn a front porch ...

I picked up a packet of gourd seeds last spring with the thought that some of the little, colorful things would look great in my fall décor. I imagined tucking them into nooks near pumpkins, by straw ...

Most gourds are unpalatable. They have virtually no use beyond being novel. They can be frustrating to grow and cure, and the vines take up a lot of garden space, not to mention water. Why bother? "It ...

Question: I have been growing several types of gourds, some for decoration and others to make birdhouses. How can I tell when it is the best time to harvest? Answer: Gourds have become very popular ...

Discover the history and artistry of birdhouse gourds, handcrafted and painted in patriotic colors, available at the Stars & ...