Julie, Here's some links I found (that were on BYC)
http://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=cara2
http://flowergardens.suite101.com/article.cfm/how_to_cold_stratify_chill_seeds
Propagation
Propagation Material: Seeds
Seed Collection: Gather ripe capsules when they turn brown but...
....spray paint, sponge paint, crayons, markers, leather dye, wood stain..... the list goes on & on. Whatever you do to wood can be done on a gourd!
I'll have to take some pix and post them on here! Has anyone looked at the links I provided?
Yep, like Chicken Boy says:
I dry all my ornamentals and use them for ornaments and stuff too. They are easy to grow so I always save my seeds. You can even use parts to make animals and figures. Use your imagination!
SGTSHEART, I'll send out the egg gourd seeds on Monday! ;)
Here's some links I found:
http://www.gourdsfromthegarden.net/christmasother.html
http://www.shelsgarden.com/gourdart3.html
a tutorial--
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/402802/how_to_make_a_gourd_ornament_tutorial.html
Have fun! Its all what you imagine.....
A possible glitch? I've subscribed to several topics, but only one "let me know it was there". I'll keep checking though-- I HAVE to come here every day now! Thanks, Nifty for another great forum! :hugs
So many people in so little time! :clap
Ha ha! Too late! I'm already there as "Carole." :gig BYC is my home!
I can send you some seeds, but I'm not sure how old they are. What's you address?
I get mine here:
http://www.indianagourdsociety.org/
Another great link:
http://www.americangourdsociety.org/
Lemme know if I can convert...
YES! I have some! I use them to make ornaments for Christmas. I belong to the American Gourd society, and have been for many years! Gourds are fascinating.
I found this cool link:
http://www.wildflower.org/plants/result lant=cara2
All the ones I let go in the Fall germinate in the spring, so NOW is a great time to put them in.
Propagation
Propagation Material: Seeds
Seed Collection: Gather ripe capsules when they turn brown but before they...
I offered these on the BYC site for just a self-addressed stamped envelope. If you want some seeds, just email me and I'll send you my snail mail addy.