It’s finally autumn time and the thought of cooler weather and the changing season seems to be on everyone’s mind. Unpredictable weather and the brilliantly colored hillsides beckon us to decorate for ...

Gourds are plentiful in the autumn -- you'll find them at farm stands, garden centers and grocery stores. Don’t toss your gourds at the end of the season, dry them instead. Dried gourds weigh a few ...

It’s that time of year when visions of Halloween conjure up all kinds of ghoulish-looking gourds! While they are traditional decor at Halloween and Thanksgiving, gourds aren’t just for decoration.

Shaped like an oversized apple, these hard-shelled gourds (Lagenaria siceraria) grow six to eight inches tall and four to six inches across. In India, young fruit is added to curries. The skin is ...

Gourds come in handy for crafts, such as making funky birdhouses, bowls and baskets. Here's how to dry them: • You'll get best results with gourds that are fully mature, so wait as long as possible ...

2025 has not been our best growing season ever with really dry conditions since August. Many gardens look a little bleak right now. If you need some color, you are in luck. Instant color can be ...

“Repurpose, recycle, reuse” is the mantra for today’s decor. You’ll get double the value if you decorate for autumn with organic elements that can later be repurposed, All over America it’s the season ...

Growing your own gourds? Follow these tips: - Plant gourds where they will receive a full day’s sun. - Gourd vines are long. Some can reach several hundred feet. Train vines onto fences or trellises ...

Early October's flush of summer-like weather caused mums planted with tight buds to open quickly and in doing so, shorten their useful life in the garden - at least as far as flowers go this fall. I ...

Dried bitter gourd products from Lanling town – situated in Lanling county in Linyi city, in East China's Shandong province – have become a big hit in the market, bringing prosperity to the local ...