Quirky, captivating and motley colored, the hard-shelled gourd (Lagenaria) is no longer limited as Thanksgiving décor. During December, ornamental gourds add distinctive flair to traditional holiday ...

What do you use gourds for? The plants, which come in various sizes, shapes and colors, have been used as ornaments, birdhouses, bowls, food and even sponges. But gourds are also used to make ...

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While still a relatively new craft form, gourd art is grounded in cultures dating to early civilization – when gourds served as tools for cooking, serving and storing food, as well as used for ...

The Swarts Ruin, located within the Mimbres Valley in southwestern New Mexico, came to the attention of the public in the 1920s when Cornelius and Harriet Cosgrove, self-trained archaeologists, began ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Plastic and painted pumpkins make for cute and low-maintenance Halloween décor, but there’s nothing like ...

You normally find gourds in the front window displays of stores throughout the District come Halloween time, but as it turns out, gourds can actually be used to create something more intrinsically ...

At the heart of Gourd Revival (or G Home) is a philosophy rooted in sustainability, social responsibility, and functionality. As a producer of unique home decor and furniture pieces, the company ...