How to dry gourds for birdhouses

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.

Follow these easy steps to get your gourds ready for painting and giving as gifts Ornamental gourds grow wide enough to make a natural birdhouse, but first you have to dry them. Drying (or curing) the birdhouse gourds will leave you with a...

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

Learn how to properly dry gourds and create beautiful birdhouses with our comprehensive guide. Discover tips and tricks for selecting, cleaning and preserving gourds for your next project. Start crafting your perfect birdhouse today!

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.

It's easy to grow birdhouse gourds and make your own birdhouses from them. All you need is a little patch of dirt and some birdhouse gourd seeds. Ideas for painted birdhouses. How to grow, what kind of trellis, how to dry, how to paint and much more. #gourds #birdhousegourds

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.

Gourds can be made into a variety of creations. Learn how to clean gourds for crafts to use in making different DIY craft projects!

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

Did you know you could dry out gourds and keep them for many years? Here's how to dry out a gourd and a fun and easy gourd decoration idea.