What to do with gourds ideas

Many cavity-dwelling birds love to nest in gourds. They're safer for nestlings than birdhouses with a ledge or porch, and a variety of bird species inhabit them. Lots of people paint gourds white to attract birds and keep nestlings cool on hot days; others paint them decoratively and elaborately.

Follow these gardening tips to harvest and dry gourds. Learn the uses of dried gourds around the home. #gardeningchannel #gardening #vegetablegardening

Gourd houses are the number one choice for raising baby birds by many wild bird species who are cavity nesters because they have better temperature control.

Check out my seven favorite tools I use when I am drawing on gourds. Are these on your list?

Discover the top Cucurbita pepo gourd species like the Luffa, Calabash, dipper, and bottle gourd and turn them into beautiful birdhouses and instruments. This guide compares popular gourds, like the Lagenaria siceraria, and tells you exactly how they differ from acorn squash. #identify #gourd #uses

Gourds are like pumpkins, except instead of carving them and letting them rot, you let them dry out before you work with them, and they will last for many years. Gourds work well for many craft projects thanks to the unique shapes of their different varieties, but it is best to start with something simple.

How to Make a Beautiful Gourd Birdhouse Every morning I wake up at 7 AM and drink a cup of black coffee. I sit in my recliner with my feet up and watch the birds play in my red gourd birdhouse as the sun rises behind them. I tap dance to my chair each morning with excitement wondering what my ... Read More

If your garden is overflowing with pumpkins and gourds, here are 25+ creative ways to use them for fall crafts and decor.

It's easy to grow birdhouse gourds and make your own birdhouses. All you need is a little patch of dirt and some birdhouse gourd seeds.

How to stain natural gourds for fall. We will be using these gourds in our fall mantel decor.