The Rule Every Gardener Should Know

There's a reason gardeners look forward to Mother's Day every year. Find out the history behind the holiday and what it means for your garden.

Skip the seed trays and go straight to the garden, these summer bloomers are made for direct sowing and deliver big results with minimal effort.

Hard-shelled gourds are one of nature's most rewarding crops, and they might just surprise you. Unlike most cucurbits, they aren't grown for eating but for creating, nature's curved canvas that can be carved, painted, filigreed, and transformed into stunning art and craft projects.

Hand Pollinate: Gourd flowers open at night for one night only, so hand pollinating the female flowers gives you the best shot at a good yield. Visit the hand pollination page

Be Patient: Leave your gourds on the vine for at least 90-120 days after pollination to develop that thick, durable shell.

The American Gourd Society has everything you need to grow gourds successfully this season, from beginner tips to in-depth tutorials

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