tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post1430097002292573605..comments2024-03-19T07:05:39.186-05:00Comments on In the Garden: Final Gourd Preparation Stepstinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-40656590888768560962010-10-28T14:20:37.982-05:002010-10-28T14:20:37.982-05:00Charlotte, Yes and no, I actually do leave the gou...Charlotte, Yes and no, I actually do leave the gourds in the garden until the first freeze takes away all the vines but I do not leave the gourds in the garden to dry-though you can do it this way. What I do is move my gourds inside the garage to dry, though they could dry outside. The gourds must be mature in order to dry well. Even then some might not make it and will rot. It usually takes a tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-71782999678046697592010-10-28T09:54:39.190-05:002010-10-28T09:54:39.190-05:00Hope you don't tire of my questions. I had pl...Hope you don't tire of my questions. I had planted gourds this summer and had hoped to do some projects with them. Something went terribly wrong and I don't know what. I'm unsure if I picked them too soon or didn't dry them properly. They kinda shriveled up. do you leave them on the vine until they dry? Thanks.Char's Gardeninghttp://charsgardening.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-2872848431134908022009-02-09T19:50:00.000-06:002009-02-09T19:50:00.000-06:00That looks like a perfect gourd!Im a big fan of bi...That looks like a perfect gourd!<BR/>Im a big fan of birdhouse gourds and grow them every few years, My birds just love them. I have one that has been out in my gardens for several years now that is very bad shape but it's still their favorite. for some reason it's always the first to have a nest in it, even though I make and hang new ones often. I have many different birdhouses, because I sell Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-40715613846363820062009-02-07T09:01:00.000-06:002009-02-07T09:01:00.000-06:00If I saw a moldy old gourd like that, I'd throw it...If I saw a moldy old gourd like that, I'd throw it out, thinking it was ruined! Live and learn.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-84881792321322814262009-02-07T08:43:00.000-06:002009-02-07T08:43:00.000-06:00I shook, no rattle. sigh, soon though...I shook, no rattle. sigh, soon though...Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-8905358512299885322009-02-07T08:37:00.000-06:002009-02-07T08:37:00.000-06:00I've been a bad blogger this weekend! Shame on me!...I've been a bad blogger this weekend! Shame on me! Well hello guys! <BR/><BR/>Tyra, Thanks!<BR/><BR/>ACIL, Is there such a thing as a teenager with manners?:)<BR/><BR/>Brenda, It is great for the birds and for the gardener to grow them! Have fun with yours.<BR/><BR/>Kathleen, I am for sure going to get Aleenes' Decoupage Glue, I so much appreciate the advice from fellow crafters and bloggers. Hadtinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-80384752193373596182009-02-07T03:27:00.000-06:002009-02-07T03:27:00.000-06:00wow! I never knew what to do with gourds but I lov...wow! I never knew what to do with gourds but I love the idea of making nesting places for birds. Thanks, Tina for the ideas, and the photos and especially the video.Sue Catminthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242341696447975933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-1757721965630197102009-02-06T20:56:00.000-06:002009-02-06T20:56:00.000-06:00really cool, i am going to grow gourds this coming...really cool, i am going to grow gourds this coming year and love to think about what to do with them. some great ideas tinamarmeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622899170079254810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-83382882306690861202009-02-06T18:34:00.000-06:002009-02-06T18:34:00.000-06:00Hi Tina, these are so cute! You have so many nea...Hi Tina, these are so cute! You have so many neat ideas. A really gorgeous day today --and we have some bulbs starting to pop up in the front yard:0) I'm so excited! Tomorrow Boy 1 receives Confirmation --a big step in the right direction --exciting for all of us. Just think in a few short weeks we'll have all kinds of neat stuff popping up:) I love spring! Have a great weekend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-15752160437439872312009-02-06T18:19:00.000-06:002009-02-06T18:19:00.000-06:00Hi Tina - I bought a packet of swan gourd seeds at...Hi Tina - I bought a packet of swan gourd seeds at the old Home Depot this week - inspired by your last gourd post. I'll have to find your gourd posts again when mine are ready to harvest and dry. Wish me luck! - VWVWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17539135776275337661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-62532644675976921642009-02-06T16:16:00.000-06:002009-02-06T16:16:00.000-06:00I really loved the natural color of that gourd onc...I really loved the natural color of that gourd once you cleaned it with your bleach solution. Great info today, thanks Tina!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-65338612540197224092009-02-06T13:20:00.000-06:002009-02-06T13:20:00.000-06:00You can save the seeds from your dried gourd and u...You can save the seeds from your dried gourd and use them as little "shingles" for the roof of your gourd house. Look here to see what I mean: http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/tcfromky/gourd.jpgTChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04005938156720914381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-30763489672992090402009-02-06T12:25:00.000-06:002009-02-06T12:25:00.000-06:00The Warli painting will look great Tina. My aunt ...The Warli painting will look great Tina. My aunt (who is very crafty) took some gourds and painted them to look like Santas. The narrow tops form the perfect cap. <BR/><BR/>Enjoyed the video!JGHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16710652130966518173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-79673289791454936912009-02-06T10:33:00.000-06:002009-02-06T10:33:00.000-06:00Hi Tina~Those gourds really are elegant looking in...Hi Tina~<BR/><BR/>Those gourds really are elegant looking in their shape, they almost looks like pears.I can't wait to see your Warli painted gourd, it sounds like a fun project. Thanks for another great tutorial! <BR/><BR/>KarritaMy Mother's Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12650111954885067729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-29226650548149177972009-02-06T10:24:00.000-06:002009-02-06T10:24:00.000-06:00Sounds like a lot of fun and elbow grease never ki...Sounds like a lot of fun and elbow grease never killed anyone yet so worth it. Love the video.Jean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-90230501143490288572009-02-06T09:47:00.000-06:002009-02-06T09:47:00.000-06:00Lucky you that your gourds have dried! As Lola, st...Lucky you that your gourds have dried! As Lola, still no rattle sound from seeds in my gourds. Still waiting as I want to make birdhouses. Thanks for the bird “hole size” link. I think I will go for wren and chickadee holes. They are fun to watch. The gourd I scraped looks great! The other two large ones that I decided not to scrap will need cleaning. Arg, wish I had scraped them as it was easy Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-33808642533121303312009-02-06T09:29:00.000-06:002009-02-06T09:29:00.000-06:00How fun. I may have missed if you said if you gre...How fun. I may have missed if you said if you grew them. We picked out some bird house gourd seeds to try this year.Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-45317251472739797332009-02-06T09:22:00.000-06:002009-02-06T09:22:00.000-06:00the fun begins... I can't wait to see how you...the fun begins... I can't wait to see how you paint and decorate your gourds this year Tina. That engraving tool Frances mentioned would be clever to use! Leave it to her to know the cool stuff! I have used decoupage glue a LOT in my many craft projects and if it's something for outdoors, I always choose "Aleene's Instant Decoupage Glue, Sealer & Finish." It's Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-33832227066882675782009-02-06T09:20:00.000-06:002009-02-06T09:20:00.000-06:00I thought I'd like to work with gourds, ordered a ...I thought I'd like to work with gourds, ordered a kit to start, and it sits unopened out on a shelf in the garage. But I do love them. It's beautiful to see the birds enjoying something that originally came from a seed and is now their home.<BR/>BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-89514572677703840472009-02-06T09:03:00.000-06:002009-02-06T09:03:00.000-06:00I love gourds. And I have one in which I have my '...I love gourds. And I have one in which I have my 'mate' (traditional South American drink). And I love yours because it looks wild and yet polished. You could say it's like a teenager with manners :-).<BR/><BR/>Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-6392541601917951162009-02-06T08:56:00.000-06:002009-02-06T08:56:00.000-06:00Fantastic, well done Tina, excellent post with a l...Fantastic, well done Tina, excellent post with a lot of great info. That's just the way I like it.<BR/><BR/>Have a great weekend/ xoxo TyraTYRA Hallsénius Lindhehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04111758517855490413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-63357989092931641822009-02-06T08:24:00.000-06:002009-02-06T08:24:00.000-06:00Rose, They are so fun! The grandkids will love the...Rose, They are so fun! The grandkids will love the whole process. One piece of advice though, get only the martin gourds-they are much better for growing and curing. That's the big fun-growing them.tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-84868668088839906022009-02-06T08:23:00.000-06:002009-02-06T08:23:00.000-06:00Sunita, It will be a while before I get to mine bu...Sunita, It will be a while before I get to mine but I'd like to see your gourd too. Kids and their balls-I tell ya!:)<BR/><BR/>Susan, They are so fun and very pretty to grow-just leave lots of room. <BR/><BR/>Dawn, They would be great for your crafting. You've got lots of room. Put some seeds by the pond. <BR/><BR/>Frances, I think I am leaning toward paste wax this year. I like it you can renew tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-4336614204618745432009-02-06T08:10:00.000-06:002009-02-06T08:10:00.000-06:00Tina, I find myself looking over the packages of g...Tina, I find myself looking over the packages of gourd seed every time I go shopping now, thanks to you:) This is such a clever idea, and you've explained the process all so clearly. I think my grandkids would love helping with this--not the bleach scrubbing and drilling, of course. Looks like I might be expanding the vegetable garden this summer!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-1842554265212466762009-02-06T08:03:00.000-06:002009-02-06T08:03:00.000-06:00You're so creative, Tina. I'd love to see your gou...You're so creative, Tina. I'd love to see your gourd done up in the Warli style. Sunita's must be good too.<BR/>Loved the bird video. Your gourd bird house is unique.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000965361716090014noreply@blogger.com