Gourds are like pumpkins, except instead of carving them and letting them rot, you let them dry out before you work with them, and they will last for many years. Gourds work well for many craft projects thanks to the unique shapes of their different varieties, but it is best to start with something simple.
Gourd houses are the number one choice for raising baby birds by many wild bird species who are cavity nesters because they have better temperature control.
Ornamental gourds grow wide enough to make a natural birdhouse, but first you have to dry them. Drying (or curing) the birdhouse gourds will leave you with a hollow shell for birds to move into. Provided you have dry and sunny weather, you...
Discover how to plant gourd seeds indoors and in the garden and harvest hard-shell gourds at the end of the growing season. Growing gourds is fun, whether you grow them for making a birdhouse or using ornamental gourds for decoration. #grow #gourds #seed
How to Make a Beautiful Gourd Birdhouse Every morning I wake up at 7 AM and drink a cup of black coffee. I sit in my recliner with my feet up and watch the birds play in my red gourd birdhouse as the sun rises behind them. I tap dance to my chair each morning with excitement wondering what my ... Read More
Ornamental gourds grow wide enough to make a natural birdhouse, but first you have to dry them. Drying (or curing) the birdhouse gourds will leave you with a hollow shell for birds to move into. Provided you have dry and sunny weather, you...
Combination of Ink dyed & Acrylic painted gourd birdhouse. Care Instructions included with purchase.
Some of the articles on these pages were written by Chuck Abare. My thanks to him for sharing some of the knowledge he’s gained from his years of study on this subject. I consider Chuck to be an expert on Purple Martins, and using natural gourds for their housing. He has helped me greatly with designing suitable lodging for this wonderful ... Read More
Every issue of Craft Leftovers Monthly is full of patterns, tutorials, and fun little snippets. What are these snippets I am referring to? Well, that varies from month to month. Because October's issue was all about Falling into Fall, I filled the pages with patterns, tutorials, and thoughts on crafting outside as well as cozying up with fall crafting. Here is one of my favorite pages from this month's issue about what I've learned about drying gourds:
Making Gourd Birdhouses: Birdhouses made from gourds are a fun wintertime craft and make a great project to do with kids. There are several varieties of gourd which make great birdhouses -- You can sometimes buy them at your local farmers' market, or if you're in it f…
A friend, Lauri Orsino, gave Diana several decorative gourds so she decided to be creative. The first gourd had a couple of sections cut from it, creating a bird feeder. Several holes were drille…
Looking for a gardening project that's fun for the whole family? Learn how to grow birdhouse gourds (Lagenaria siceraria) now on Gardener’s Path.
Hand painted with acrylic paints and dotting tools. Unique colorful dot art pattern around birdhouse entrance. Gourd measures 11 inches tall by 7 inches wide. Sealed with an outdoor polyurethane for protection from water. Gourd grown in the USA.
Looking for a gardening project that's fun for the whole family? Learn how to grow birdhouse gourds (Lagenaria siceraria) now on Gardener’s Path.
By Jennifer Poindexter Have you considered growing gourds in your garden? A lot of people think they’re pretty but aren’t sure what to do with the gourds once they’ve matured. With some gourds, such as the luffa, it’s obvious how to utilize them. You can make homemade sponges or even soaps with this type of […]
Gourds make beautiful natural Birdhouses that provide a nice cozy home for our favorite feathered friends. They are great to hang on trees, the porch, or iron rods. This birdhouse is the perfect stop for Bluebirds, Swallows, Finches, FlyCatchers and more. Measures approximately 8.5”×11” with a 1 1/2" entrance. This birdhouse is finished with high gloss polyurethane, has a 2.5" x 2.5" metal hanger and 3 drain holes on the bottom. For the best care of your birdhouse, put the birdhouse outside during the nesting season. To avoid overheating and fading keep the birdhouse out of direct sunlight. The birds will use the dried seeds and pulp found inside the gourd for nesting, or they'll remove it themselves.
Get into the fall spirit and learn how to turn a gourd into a birdhouse with this handy how-to. A DIY gourd birdhouse is a perfect fall project.
Gourds are a wondrously versatile canvas for so many crafts. They can be transformed into so many things with birdhouses being one of the most common. There are countless ways that a go…
The birdhouse hole size chart below is meant to be a general guideline of how each species of bird prefer their home. Individual birds may use an entrance hole slightly smaller or larger than the size listed. Buy the next size up if you don’t see one that matches exactly. All of the birds listed below are cavity nesting birds ... Read More
The birdhouse hole size chart below is meant to be a general guideline of how each species of bird prefer their home. Individual birds may use an entrance hole slightly smaller or larger than the size listed. Buy the next size up if you don’t see one that matches exactly. All of the birds listed below are cavity nesting birds ... Read More
Gourd Birdhouses from Pennsylvania. Hand grown, hand painted and ready to hang. These our my hand painted gourd birdhouses. This gourd is painted on a natural gourd. Who doesn’t like lady bugs?? This cute lady bug is all you need in your garden. Hand painted and ready to hang makes a great gift. Looks amazing in any tree. Gourds are a natural bird attraction, they love them! This is a large Martin gourd, grown and crafted in Pennsylvania with a raw hide strap and water/ air holes on the bottom of the gourd for protection. Hand varnished with a marine boat finish polyurethane for 10 plus years of enjoyment. Gourds are a great bird attraction. You will get wrens, gold finches, tuffed titmouse and an occasional bluebird. 9 inch gourd. Hand painted gourd birdhouse, listing many other colored and hand painted birdhouses soon. Enjoy!
Like most gourds, birdhouse gourds are grown for their utility. They can be dried and made into utensils, bowls and even birdhouses.
Ornamental gourds grow wide enough to make a natural birdhouse, but first you have to dry them. Drying (or curing) the birdhouse gourds will leave you with a hollow shell for birds to move into. Provided you have dry and sunny weather, you...
Painting gourds adds whimsy and color to your fall decor. Create a little hole and you have a cute birdhouse look for your mantel.
How to Make a Beautiful Gourd Birdhouse Every morning I wake up at 7 AM and drink a cup of black coffee. I sit in my recliner with my feet up and watch the birds play in my red gourd birdhouse as the sun rises behind them. I tap dance to my chair each morning with excitement wondering what my ... Read More
Organic gourd grown by us too. Dried in the shop throughout winter. Unique item with versatile gift giving options. Sealed inside and out.
The birdhouse hole size chart below is meant to be a general guideline of how each species of bird prefer their home. Individual birds may use an entrance hole slightly smaller or larger than the size listed. Buy the next size up if you don’t see one that matches exactly. All of the birds listed below are cavity nesting birds ... Read More
