How to make a gourd birdhouse

Love the idea of using nature for arts and crafts? How to Make birdhouse gourds. This easily grown gourd becomes an even easier to make wildlife loving birdhouse. #birdhousegourds #ideas #DIY #crafts #fun #home #gourds #painted #birdhouses #sustainability #projects #homemadebirdhouses #gourdbirdhouses #gourdbirdhousesDIY

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

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...

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.

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

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

This post is brought to you by Tree Top; however, as always, all opinions are my own! DIY gourd birdhouses are a fun craft for the entire family! Turn last fall’s garden leftovers into springtime’s bright and cheery yard decor! I’ve chatted with you a lot about the importance of gardening (especially with children!), and one...

Find out how to grow gourds from seed indoors before the last frost and outside in the garden. Learn plant care tips for a healthy harvest.

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