Gourds in the Garden
ALGS past president, Glenn Burkhalter at the entrance to one of his gourd arbors. |
Gourds can be manipulated while growing. Short handle dipper gourd growing in a plastic mold. |
Final results (if you're lucky!) |
Long handle dipper gourd tied in a figure eight knot. |
Two knots tied in one long handle dipper gourd (a rare one indeed!). |
Long handle dipper gourds growing inside a gourd arbor. |
A field of lagenaria gourds in late summer. |
Beautiful YELLOW bloom of the Luffa (sponge) gourd. Gourds rely on insects for pollination. |
Gourds make attractive nesting places for Purple Martins. Note: ALL gourds should be painted white to reduce inside temperature for young nestlings. |
Senior group visiting gourd farm of ALGS past President, Glenn Burkhalter. |