Gourds can become a bowl or brightly colored objects polished to perfection; a fall centerpiece; a child’s pride in his or her first gardening effort; or a garden conversation piece that lasts for months and months.
Gourds, such as the Bottle, Dipper and Birdhouse, need 140 to 150 days to reach maturity. They need to be started indoors if your season is short. I gain a few extra days by soaking gourd seeds overnight to speed germination. Read the rest of this entry »
