How to paint gourds

How to add natural dried gourds to your fall decor, where to get them, and how to make them beautiful.

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

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 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...

How to add natural dried gourds to your fall decor, where to get them, and how to make them beautiful.

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.

The birdhouse hole size chart below is meant to be a general guideline of how each species of bird prefer their home. Individual birds may use an entrance hole slightly smaller or larger than the size listed. Buy the next size up if you don’t see one that matches exactly. All of the birds listed below are cavity nesting birds ... Read More

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.

In this post we are going to talk about cleaning the outside, and then cut and clean the inside of the gourd.

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!