I want to thank my friend and colleague, Jie Cai, from the Kunming Institute of Botany in Yunnan, China, for photographing the snake gourds growing in their glasshouses, specifically for this blog.

Soil Preparation The soil for growing luffa gourds should be rich and well-draining. Prepare the soil by mixing in compost or aged manure to improve its fertility. The soil should be loose and have a ...

have you considered growing ornamental gourds? Gourds have been cultivated for thousands of years and throughout history, they have been used as utensils, storage containers and even musical ...

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

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 ...

If you are looking for something new and interesting to grow in your vegetable garden next season, have you considered growing ornamental gourds? Gourds have been cultivated for thousands of years and ...

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