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.

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Here is a gourd project for beginning gourd carvers using a Dremel. Watch a variety of gourd techniques that will broaden your skills and I will offer some insight on the Dremel tool

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