Gourds

Image by konok1a Upon this large blue orb we call home, there are a myriad of fruits and vegetables – many of which most of us have never heard. Amongst those lesser known are hedgehog gourd plants, also…

Image by swisshippo Did you know ornamental gourds were among the first plants cultivated by early humans? Originally used for crafting bowls, tools and musical instruments, these brightly-colored members of…

Image by Thanaphong Araveeporn You’ve likely heard of a luffa sponge and may even have one in your shower, but did you know you can also try your hand at growing luffa plants? Learn more about what is a luffa…

Image by Russell102 Nigerian fluted pumpkins are consumed by 30 to 35 million people, but millions more have never even heard of them. What is a fluted pumpkin? Nigerian fluted pumpkins are members of the…

Image by a2gemma Growing gourd plants is a great way to add variety to the garden; there are many types to grow and just as many things you can do with them. Let’s learn more about how to grow gourds,…

Image by Studio Light and Shade Fall means autumn leaves, pumpkins, and decorative gourds on display. You can grow ornamental gourds in your own garden or buy them at the farmer’s market. However you get…

Image by Elif Bayraktar Fall signals the arrival of gourds. Lots of gourds in every shape, size, and color. These varietal types of cucurbits are related to squash and pumpkins but are generally used as…

Image by arisara1978 Looking eerily akin to dangling green serpents, snake gourds are not an item you will see available in the typical American supermarket. Related to Chinese bitter melons and a staple of…