GOURDS FROM VINE TO DESIGN

Large photographs and excellent text illustrate the basics of gourd growing including site selection, soil preparation, planting, fertilizing, pests and diseases. Great information on growing gourds on arbors, trellises, fences as well as on the ground. Also instructions for hand training the gourds. Directions are included for cutting, drilling and preparing gourds for craft projects, birdhouses and floral containers. Includes the National Council of State Garden Clubs Flower Show Principles of Design, scale of points and information relating to exhibiting gourd designs in shows.