Comments on: Growing the Perfect Gourd Crop

By: Denise

Denise — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:50:05 +0000

It would depends on how they were decorated. If they were painted or stained it would depend on how that was done.

They can be redecorated in a more natural way. They can be used for planters.

By: Sandra Snyder

Sandra Snyder — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:10:27 +0000

What can be done with the gourds after using them for decoration? Can they be preserved for use later? Please help me I have about 20 that have been used for decorative purposes and need to know what can be done rather than just throwing them away.
Thank you for any assistance.

By: Denise

Denise — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:21:03 +0000

Hi Sharon,

The swing set is a prefect idea for growing gourds because it has a great look and will hold the weight of the gourds. In my first year of growing gourds I made a trellis and it collapsed from weight….what a mess! (but I still had a gourd crop)

Gourds are great fun to grow! They add adventure to gardening. Denise

By: Denise

Denise — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:18:00 +0000

Hi Diana,

It sounds like you have a great deal going on there. Trading garden flowers and produce adds to the fun of gardening. Denise

By: Sharon

Sharon — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:51:51 +0000

Love the “swing set” garden idea. What a great way to recycle.

Although I’ve never grown gourds, I’m fascinated by their many uses as household tools, implements and objects.

I’d love to hear more about some of the ways you use them.

Sharon
Sharon´s last blog ..Roses Are Royalty

By: Diana

Diana — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:06:48 +0000

Interesting post on growing gourds. I have never attempted growing these because my neighbor grows lots of them every year and I get my share from her. In return, she gets some of my roses which she claims she has no luck growing.

Diana
Diana´s last blog ..Time to Clean up your Yard and Garden for the Winter Months