[Nfb-krafters-korner] new project: gourds

[Barb Roland]

Ramona, keep in mind those gourd vines can grow really really long, like 30 feet or more.
Barb
> On Oct 25, 2015, at 9:35 AM, Ramona Walhof via Nfb-krafters-korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I have a large yard with very little in it.  I think I will get some of
> those round wire things you can put around tomatoes to make them grow up off
> the ground.  Then people will be able to see the gords over the top of the
> fence. I really don't like digging in the dirt and pulling weeds; a little
> of that goes a long way.   so this might be my cup of tea.  I like gardens
> at harvest time.  Mowing grassk, watering, those things I do cheerfully. I
> have a granddaughter who is quite artistic, so she might enjoy paiting some
> gords.  I hope to see her today and will se if she takes an interest.  
> Ramona  
> 
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> Cc: Cathy <flowersandherbs at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] new project: gourds
> 
> Hi Ramona,
> 
> Ohio is a nice place to grow gourds. My next-door neighbor grew someone year
> and they grew like gang-busters. Be sure you have a fence for them to hang
> on because they have long vines with multiple gourds on each and they are
> quite heavy. You might even want to get some stakes.
> 
> My neighbor did not leave them out all winter, but picked them in the fall
> and let them dry inside. He has made many interesting things with his gourds
> carving them into different shapes. As you say, they come in all sorts of
> interesting shapes.
> 
> Hope you have a large garden!
> Cathy F
> 
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