Grow Your Own Birdhouse
As a Master Gardener, I go out to groups to present talks on different gardening subjects. My most requested presentation is on how to grow and craft birdhouse gourds. pretty in pink, and mauve...
View ArticleHow to- Dry Birdhouse Gourds
gourds come in many sizes Gourds are about 90% water. Towards the end of the growing season, about the mid to end of September here in Zone 5, reduce watering to encourage gourds to dry. It is best to...
View ArticleHow to- Craft Birdhouse Gourds
homegrown home Be sure the gourd outside is clean and free of any dirt or residue. Depending on the type of bird you wish to attract, drill an entry hole 1-2 ½ inches: House Wren -1” Chickadee 1 1/8”...
View ArticleAutumn Leaves Gourd Clock
This is just one way to preserve the beauty of the Flaming Fall Foliage. the colors of fall You will need: decoupage tools 1. Access to a color printer or color copier/non-glossy paper 2. Pics of fall...
View ArticleGrowing Things
Our gardens provide us with beauty, with food, and with good health- they can also provide us with ‘items’. at the Lebanon Farm Market The list of what plant life can be turned into items is long. For...
View ArticleGrowing Things- Vases
We talked before about Growing Gourds, Drying them and Crafting Birdhouses- today let’s talk about making vases. homemade gourd vase These are also made from the ‘Birdhouse’ or ‘Bottle’ Gourds, you...
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