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Submitted by mawnature on Thu, 10/02/2008 - 11:02

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Printer-friendly versionThe GardenHere Gourd Society welcomes any member of GH who is interested in growing gourds to be used as birdhouses, as decorative objects in the home, or as gifts. Plus, to engage in a learning experience. Our united mission is to learn to grow healthy, well shaped gourds; when to harvest them; how to dry them; and how to decorate them. There are unlimited resources online to help us with this. We shall each agree go be helpful to each other by sharing tips, asking beneficial questions, and making suggestions that might make our effort more successful. Please post all your gourd stuff in this thread!! We shall not be in competition with each other, as each person has his own talent, and their work is uniquely theirs, and has it's own originality and beauty. We shall be supportive, and complimentary of each other. I've tried to say what I think each of you sees as the object of group. It's all about fun! Relaxation! Creativity! Should you not want to wait until you grow, harvest, and prepare gourds to the painting stage, I've found a site, after looking at many, that offers them for sale at very good prices. http://www.foothillsfarm.com/egourds/index.htm Will all members sign up by replying to this post. I hope to see some new names each day! maw President, GHGS

Annette/ maw We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between, we garden. Author unknown http://www.gardenhere.com/content/MAWNATURES-TRADE-LISTCmon-lets-make-trade

Gourds & Me..question.

Submitted by SandiB on Tue, 11/18/2008 - 14:33.

I received 25 gourds from a freecycling friend. Many sizes of mexican bottle & a few small dippers. Dried & ready to start crafting,after cleaning process. Will work on a few at a time. Making a list of what supplies/paint colors to gather and trying to come up w/ ideas for decorating gourds. . . . . . . . Will the other gourds be Ok stored in the shed?. . . . . . Anyone have gourd projects planned for winter? . . . Looks like my marble "gazing balls" has become 2nd to GHGS. . Thank Annette for the info..I am using it all =) SandiB

Yay for Gourdhead SandiB!!

Submitted by mawnature on Fri, 11/21/2008 - 07:03.

That sounds like a wonderful box of gourds, Sandi!! Your gourds will keep just fine stored in the shed. Don't worry if they happen to mildew even more, as that will come off when you clean them. Clean them as you get ready to use them. I'm glad the info I posted is coming in handy for you...let the GHGS know if you have any unanswered questions! And keep us posted as you progress. Of course, pictures will be expected! LOL

Annette/ maw We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between, we garden. Author unknown http://www.gardenhere.com/content/MAWNATURES-TRADE-LISTCmon-lets-make-trade

Me!

Submitted by Poppylover on Wed, 10/08/2008 - 17:42.

I would like to be a gourdhead too! I have not grown gourds yet. I wanted to this year, but didn't get any started. I have a smaller veggie garden, so tips or tricks for growing them in a smaller garden would be great. Also any variety suggestions. I really like the smaller ones with warts and wrinkles. All the odd ones!

Poppylover....

Submitted by mawnature on Wed, 10/08/2008 - 21:28.

...Welcome to the GHGS!! Do you have a fence your gourds could run on? I read where one man who has an old trailer just sticks gourd seeds in the ground around it...didn't sound like he even clears the grass off. The vines run all over the trailer, and from about 6-8 seeds he usually gets 30 to 40 gourds. Also, you can grow them like cucumbers on a row, but they are hard to control, and the gourds need sand or straw under them to prevent rotting or scarring from touching the ground. A trellis away from your garden would work...less cross pollination with cukes and squash! The smaller ones with warts are pretty for fall decor in the home. I grew those one year, and they are fun, too, but are not hard shelled like the birdhouse gourds are. They won't keep indefinitely. Good luck with whatever type you decide on!!

Annette/ maw We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between, we garden. Author unknown http://www.gardenhere.com/content/MAWNATURES-TRADE-LISTCmon-lets-make-trade

Nope..

Submitted by Poppylover on Thu, 10/09/2008 - 06:23.

I do not have a fence or a trellis..a new project for hubby! I definetly don't want to grow them in rows, I grew bush cukes for the first time this year and they roamed way out of there area. And the were a bush variety! Hate to see what a nonbush type would do to my garden! I bought a bunch of the smaller ones last year and tried to dry them with no success. I have never successfully dried a gourd.

Drying smaller gourds....

Submitted by mawnature on Thu, 10/09/2008 - 09:14.

....depends on the type gourd they are. Ornamental gourds with the bumps, wings, two-tone colors, etc. are soft shell gourds, and WILL NOT DRY! This was a disappointment to me too, as I grew some and wanted so badly to preserve them. I know I didn't leave mine on the vines until the stem turned brown, and the vines died. Maybe this would have allowed them to dry, and keep?? This website says "NO"! Jen, if you have your heart set on these little cuties, then grow them and enjoy them through the Autumn season, but you won't be able to preserve them according to this discussion. http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/gourds /msg091256505970.html I also found this on drying ornamental gourds... "The brightly colored ornamental gourds can be harvested once their stem turns brown and the tendrils next to the stem dry. Ornamental gourds will develop a hard, glossy, brightly colored shell. To preserve the color of ornamental gourds, they can be washed in a solution of one-cup borax with three cups water. After curing, ornamental gourds can be rubbed with a water base wax." Maybe you can dry them after all!! Good luck, Jen!!

Annette/ maw We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between, we garden. Author unknown http://www.gardenhere.com/content/MAWNATURES-TRADE-LISTCmon-lets-make-trade

Important question....

Submitted by treeman on Wed, 10/08/2008 - 05:14.

If cheese heads root for the Green Bay Packers, then what team do the gourdheads cheer for?

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Answer to Important Question....

Submitted by mawnature on Wed, 10/08/2008 - 08:29.

That's a good question, Wes....Do you have a team of choice in mind for this? We could go with one from a state that's famous for growing gourds....like Pennsylvania! So, how 'bout the Pittsburgh Steelers? Indiana is also famous for its gourd farms....soooo, we could cheer for the Indianapolis Colts!! What do you think????????? Any preference? We'll leave it up to you to choose between these two teams since you asked the question! LOL maw

Annette/ maw We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between, we garden. Author unknown http://www.gardenhere.com/content/MAWNATURES-TRADE-LISTCmon-lets-make-trade

maw

Submitted by MEGMEG on Wed, 10/08/2008 - 15:05.

it doesn't matter to me what team we are

meg peavy

LOL

Submitted by momof3indiana on Wed, 10/08/2008 - 09:50.

I love both teams!!!!!!!

Sarah Married 12 years SAHM of 3 kids, 5 pets and a hubby that is like a kid sometimes ; )

I would

Submitted by latebloomer on Tue, 10/07/2008 - 13:21.

love to be a gourdhead!

WELCOME, LATEBLOOMER!!

Submitted by mawnature on Tue, 10/07/2008 - 15:43.

Glad to have you as part of the GHGS charter group!! Please let us know if you've ever grown gourds, if so what kind. If not, do you know what kind you're interested in growing? I have a ton of seeds from open pollinated birdhouse gourds that I grew last year. They are listed at my trade list. maw

Annette/ maw We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between, we garden. Author unknown http://www.gardenhere.com/content/MAWNATURES-TRADE-LISTCmon-lets-make-trade

I've always wanted to grow gourds but I forget to start them!

Submitted by latebloomer on Tue, 10/07/2008 - 21:30.

I'm hoping my fellow gourdheads will get me to thinking about it. Our season is so short,I'm going to have to start them indoors. I've always wanted to grow egg and bushel gourds.

YAY! That's two kinds....

Submitted by mawnature on Tue, 10/07/2008 - 22:21.

....no one else has chosen to grow at this time! That will add so much interest to our group. Do you have specific uses planned for them? maw

Annette/ maw We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between, we garden. Author unknown http://www.gardenhere.com/content/MAWNATURES-TRADE-LISTCmon-lets-make-trade

Me TOO!

Submitted by Lavender2 on Mon, 10/06/2008 - 13:12.

Well, how could I pass up the chance to be a gourd head!?! Please sign me up, Maw. And thanks for creating our very own Gourd Society! I haven't grown them in quite a few years, but definately plan to next spring... for sure the bird house gourds, and I'm hunting for a few other interesting types. Looking forward to putting our gourd heads together and sharing ideas and tips!

Yippeeeee Lav2 is a Gourd Head too!!

Submitted by mawnature on Mon, 10/06/2008 - 16:43.

Welcome to the charter group of the GHGS!! We all welcome you, and look forward to sharing with each other the gourds we grow! If you find any new ideas or tips, please post them. Oh Boy! This is so much fun already!! Can't wait 'til spring now to plant gourds!! ;o) maw

Annette/ maw We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between, we garden. Author unknown http://www.gardenhere.com/content/MAWNATURES-TRADE-LISTCmon-lets-make-trade

Gourd Head

Submitted by Nelda on Sun, 10/05/2008 - 08:57.

Some days the postings just don't go! Annette, pls add me to the Gourd list. I've been doing everything possible with them for years and ready to see what I can do with my seed collection this upcoming season. Thanks! Nelda

Sure, Nelda....

Submitted by mawnature on Mon, 10/06/2008 - 06:41.

....you're most welcome to be in the GHGS group. The thing about my being president was just a joke...I'm no more here than anyone else, and ANYONE can join the group. We're tickled pink to have you! The picture you posted is lovely!!

Annette/ maw We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between, we garden. Author unknown http://www.gardenhere.com/content/MAWNATURES-TRADE-LISTCmon-lets-make-trade

maw

Submitted by MEGMEG on Fri, 10/03/2008 - 14:05.

thank u so much i rec'd my gourd seeds today thank u so much. love ya

meg peavy

megmeg....

Submitted by mawnature on Fri, 10/03/2008 - 20:14.

Glad you got your seeds today! Look up on Google if they need to be chilled before they are planted. If they do, put them in a good air-tight ziplok bag, and put them in the fridge until Spring planting time. Good luck being a gourd-head!! Love, maw

Annette/ maw We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between, we garden. Author unknown http://www.gardenhere.com/content/MAWNATURES-TRADE-LISTCmon-lets-make-trade

I'd like to be a gourd head

Submitted by Wrennie on Fri, 10/03/2008 - 13:29.

I'd like to be a gourd head too. I haven't had luck with growing birdhouse gourds before. I did do OK with some seeds left from fall decoration gourds I got from the supermarket one year. Off to see if anyone has them for trade on all my gardening forums!

Wrennie....Welcome to the Gourd-Heads!!

Submitted by mawnature on Fri, 10/03/2008 - 20:21.

Hey girl, we are sooo happy to have you as part of our group! I'm sorry you had problems growing birdhouse gourds...would you please post a new topic in this forum telling us what seemed to go wrong so we can get some input from our members? This is one way we all learn from each other how to grow our gourds successfully. Thanks for joining... maw

Annette/ maw We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between, we garden. Author unknown http://www.gardenhere.com/content/MAWNATURES-TRADE-LISTCmon-lets-make-trade

join please

Submitted by Nancy Bragg on Fri, 10/03/2008 - 06:04.

i,d love to be part of this , hubby and i have tryed many times to grow , but not a lot of luck , had 3 year ago and he loves to paint them up , bought 2 at yard sale this year.Nancy B.

NancyB.....

Submitted by mawnature on Fri, 10/03/2008 - 07:53.

....the GHGS welcomes you to our group!! We are so happy to hear that you and your DH already have an interest in growing and decorating gourds! Thanks for joining!!

Annette/ maw We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between, we garden. Author unknown http://www.gardenhere.com/content/MAWNATURES-TRADE-LISTCmon-lets-make-trade

Count me in please,

Submitted by momof3indiana on Thu, 10/02/2008 - 21:23.

I want to join to please, my mom and I are going to be growing bird house, bottle, apple and the ones that look like eggs. Sarah

Sarah Married 12 years SAHM of 3 kids, 5 pets and a hubby that is like a kid sometimes ; )

OK, Sarah....

Submitted by mawnature on Fri, 10/03/2008 - 04:10.

...you're in! Can't wait to see pics of all of your gourd shapes!! And, how fun to grow them with your Mom! Welcome Sarah to the GHGS, everyone

Annette/ maw We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between, we garden. Author unknown http://www.gardenhere.com/content/MAWNATURES-TRADE-LISTCmon-lets-make-trade

Drool....Drool....Drool....

Submitted by mawnature on Thu, 10/02/2008 - 18:51.

http://carletongarden.blogspot.com/2008/09/gourd-art.html Just a little motivation, here!! As you can see, anything goes when it comes to painting gourds!!

Annette/ maw We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between, we garden. Author unknown http://www.gardenhere.com/content/MAWNATURES-TRADE-LISTCmon-lets-make-trade

Welcome All!!

Submitted by mawnature on Thu, 10/02/2008 - 17:13.

As you decide what type gourd seeds you want to plant, please post it in this thread. Hugs, maw

Annette/ maw We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between, we garden. Author unknown http://www.gardenhere.com/content/MAWNATURES-TRADE-LISTCmon-lets-make-trade

Let's all welcome..

Submitted by mawnature on Thu, 10/02/2008 - 18:49.

...grannyrose to our group!! So glad you decided to join us, Dorothy!! If I have omitted anyone from the list who posted they wanted to join, please post it again so we can include you in the gourd-head group!! LOL WELCOME ALL TO THE GARDENHERE GOURD SOCIETY!!

Annette/ maw We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between, we garden. Author unknown http://www.gardenhere.com/content/MAWNATURES-TRADE-LISTCmon-lets-make-trade

I want

Submitted by M A Long on Thu, 10/02/2008 - 18:29.

to plant the birdhouse and apple gourd seeds. I would also like to try some of the swan, ornamental and snake gourds as well. Melissa

Every act of kindness moves to a larger one till friendships bloom to show what little deeds have done.

***June Masters Bacher***

Very interesting, Melissa!!!

Submitted by mawnature on Thu, 10/02/2008 - 18:45.

We can't wait to see all your various gourd shapes!! You go, gurl!!

Annette/ maw We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between, we garden. Author unknown http://www.gardenhere.com/content/MAWNATURES-TRADE-LISTCmon-lets-make-trade

maw

Submitted by MEGMEG on Thu, 10/02/2008 - 17:48.

i would like to have some swan gourds seeds too. what all do we need to do to get this running. i put some links.

meg peavy

Please add

Submitted by grannyrose on Thu, 10/02/2008 - 17:30.

me to the GHGS Maw.

Dor aka/grannyrose Calendar Team Leader Zone 9 Dor's Trades

Okay, grannyrose...

Submitted by mawnature on Thu, 10/02/2008 - 18:42.

....got you on the list! Welcome to the GHGS!! maw

Annette/ maw We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between, we garden. Author unknown http://www.gardenhere.com/content/MAWNATURES-TRADE-LISTCmon-lets-make-trade

Maw

Submitted by vringsgarden on Thu, 10/02/2008 - 17:29.

That snowman was a birdhouse gourd wasnt it.That is what I want to grow...velvet

Yes, Velvet...

Submitted by mawnature on Thu, 10/02/2008 - 18:41.

....the snowman was a small Birdhouse Gourd, as are all mine. They all came out of the same packet of seeds!

Annette/ maw We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between, we garden. Author unknown http://www.gardenhere.com/content/MAWNATURES-TRADE-LISTCmon-lets-make-trade

Gourds

Submitted by PENNY2638 on Thu, 10/02/2008 - 17:42.

I want to grow some of the birdhouse gourds too. I also might grow some other kinds if I can find the seeds.

http://www.gardenhere.com/content/Penny2638s-Trade-List

Count Me

Submitted by PENNY2638 on Thu, 10/02/2008 - 15:58.

Count me in also. I would love to learn to grow gourds. And I do love to paint so that is a new craft for me to work on now. WOO HOO

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Sounds great....

Submitted by M A Long on Thu, 10/02/2008 - 15:23.

count me in Annette. I have tried several times to grow the gourds, without much luck....I need all the help I can get.. Melissa

Every act of kindness moves to a larger one till friendships bloom to show what little deeds have done.

***June Masters Bacher***

Maw

Submitted by vringsgarden on Thu, 10/02/2008 - 14:47.

Please add my name to this society list.I would very much like to be a part of this.thank you velvet

maw

Submitted by MEGMEG on Thu, 10/02/2008 - 11:48.

here is another link for gourds http://www.sandlady.com/

meg peavy

I am in Annette

Submitted by SandiB on Thu, 10/02/2008 - 11:33.

You can count me in as a member to the GH Gourd Society. And I AGREE to your mission statement. I have seen some grocery stores/farmers markets that sell gourds also. Tis the season :) You are a perfect teacher and a President!! CONGRATS! xoxo SandiB

WooHoooo Come on in SandiB!!

Submitted by mawnature on Thu, 10/02/2008 - 20:55.

I just know you're going to be a great contributing member of the first ever GHGS! We'll be looking for some spectacular things out of you! maw

Annette/ maw We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between, we garden. Author unknown http://www.gardenhere.com/content/MAWNATURES-TRADE-LISTCmon-lets-make-trade

maw congrats

Submitted by MEGMEG on Thu, 10/02/2008 - 11:04.

i vote to vote maw in woo hoo i hope u will consider me as assitent.

meg peavy

Railroaded

Submitted by treeman on Thu, 10/02/2008 - 12:07.

heheheh

Wes....does this mean that

Submitted by mawnature on Thu, 10/02/2008 - 15:39.

....you want to join, and grow some gourds???? Hope so! maw

Annette/ maw We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between, we garden. Author unknown http://www.gardenhere.com/content/MAWNATURES-TRADE-LISTCmon-lets-make-trade

already do

Submitted by treeman on Thu, 10/02/2008 - 21:51.

Every year Ann and I usually try something different.... while we don't do much of our own painting or carving, we do dry em and clean em up to enjoy their natureal patina. We also give many dried ones away to friends who do paint and sell em. Occasionally one comes back... will try to get some pics. Didn't plant any this year but we ahad a couple volunteer vines in the corn patch. Next year I was thinkin I'd like to try a hill or two of long handled dippers. Got any seed?

Sorry, no Dipper Gourd Seeds

Submitted by mawnature on Fri, 10/03/2008 - 12:35.

Welcome to the group, Wes!! Please post some pics of your cleaned gourds. Also, next year, we hope to see the vines of each member while they are growing.

Annette/ maw We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between, we garden. Author unknown http://www.gardenhere.com/content/MAWNATURES-TRADE-LISTCmon-lets-make-trade

Assistant...

Submitted by mawnature on Thu, 10/02/2008 - 11:32.

....ok Meggie, you got it! Thanks for your help! maw

Annette/ maw We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between, we garden. Author unknown http://www.gardenhere.com/content/MAWNATURES-TRADE-LISTCmon-lets-make-trade

maw

Submitted by MEGMEG on Thu, 10/02/2008 - 11:36.

come join me in yahoo messager

meg peavy

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