CHARLESTON — Karenlee Spencer is excited to share a little bit of magic by creating a whimsical elf gourd wreath for the 15th annual Festival of Trees. The Charleston gourd artist is nationally known ...

These autumn looks will have you in the thankful spirit all season long. Flowers, fall wreaths, and gourds in all shapes and sizes get their chance to shine with these Thanksgiving window displays you ...

At a recent gourd wreath-making workshop, Peoria Garden Club members showed off shiny gold ornamental gourds, silvery-sheened pastel gourds. Gourds in rich shades of blue, red and aqua. Each ...

Last year, my garden produced a bumper crop of pumpkins, squashes and gourds. Known to gardeners as cucurbits, these warty, ribbed, spotted, speckled, striped and misshapen oddities of the fall garden ...

If you’re hoping to add a personal touch to your Thanksgiving this year, creating your own festive wreath is the perfect place to start. After all, what better way to welcome the season than with a ...

They are never in the leading role. They're rarely ranked as supporting actors. No, for all their versatility, ornamental gourds are almost always the extras of the fall decorating season. From ...