Ornamental gourds are the colorful stars of autumn. With their extraordinary shapes and vibrant colors, they create a fall ...

As for why some prefer decorating with dried gourds instead of fresh ones: "Some people like to collect them," says Colucci. "We have people who come in every year with their friends and grandchildren ...

Question: I’d like to try my hand at growing the small gourds I normally purchase in the fall for decoration. Are they hard to grow? When should I plant the seeds and how much space will they need?

Mahoning County Master Gardener John Schoeni shows how he secures a long gourd to a board when it's ready to harvest. Drying takes several months. (Submitted photo / John Schoeni) For the previous 20 ...

I got an email a few years ago in early December as well as a question from a friend at the pool about saving gourd seeds. “Is it OK to eat squash that has mixed traits of different squash in the same ...

Gourds are a great way to get your table ready for fall or that big Thanksgiving dinner! Take your gourds a step further and turn them into vases to hold a few bright and pretty fall florals! Using ...

As for why some prefer decorating with dried gourds instead of fresh ones: "Some people like to collect them," says Colucci. "We have people who come in every year with their friends and grandchildren ...