Gourd is the common name for a group of vining plants in the cucurbit family, which includes other plants such as squashes, ...

Nubbly, bubbly, and slightly homely, some gourds aren’t good to eat but make perfect seasonal decorations for autumn ...

Gourds are prolific viners, so allow them space to spread or use a trellis to allow gourd plants to grow vertically. Growing luffa, dipper and bottle gourds on a trellis will assure that these ...

Saratoga Springs welcomed farmers and their giant pumpkins from across the country for an annual competition and celebration ...

Pulpy pumpkin poundage was the name of the game Saturday as hundreds gathered in downtown Saratoga Springs for the 9th annual ...

Luffa gourds, also spelt as loofahs, are a versatile vegetable that you can grow in your kitchen garden. These gourds belong to the same family as cucumbers and can get quite big if provided ...

These gourds are generally agreed to have tropical origins ... It is best to pot your luffa plants against a sturdy vertical surface such as a wall, fence or trellis. As they grow, the vines of the ...

Nothing says “boo-tiful” like a little pumpkin decor to round out your fall spaces. If your a little scared that will scream a little too Halloween, we’ve got you covered. Friend of the show ...

Follow our advice on growing your own. Strawberries can be grown in a wide range of soils, from light sand to heavy clay. However, waterlogging will cause the fruits to become diseased and the ...

For growing this pumpkin ... his 438.5-pound vegetable — a Lilliputian to today’s Gulliverian gourds — won first place. His son, Danny, 50, who now runs the family farm, recalls that ...

Here's our guide to growing your own. Before buying cucumber seed, check that they're ideal for your needs. Greenhouse cucumbers need to be raised in growing bags under the protection of glass ...