LATHAM — Mary Jane Heffernan never expected to have an art show, yet that’s exactly what’s in the works for her this week. She and fellow artist Colleen Schmitz will hold a show/sale from 5-8 p.m. on ...

Are you a pumpkin Picasso? A gourd Gaugin? If you love creating your carved or painted jack-o’-lantern every Halloween, a contest now underway, sponsored by the Pennsylvania agriculture department, ...

HUNTINGTON — Local plant nursery Floyd’s on 60 is fully in the fall spirit, offering a variety of activities for community members looking to stock up on pumpkins or have some Halloween fun. Floyd’s ...

You may have seen that gourds can grow into some pretty wacky shapes, but did you know that they can actually be intentionally molded as well? The Gourd Project, an initiative begun by designer Jun ...

Pumpkins can be a versatile addition to your fall home decor. One unexpected way to use them is as a base for a floral arrangement. Maxim Fesenko / Getty Images/iStockphoto Nothing heralds the start ...

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – Betty Tocci will present a two-day workshop on painting gourds Thursday, Nov 3 and 10, at the Cape May Court House Library. The program will run from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at 30 ...

The miracle of DNA has finally solved the age-old question: How did bottle gourds come to America? This plant has no wild progenitors in the Western Hemisphere. The gourd grown by early cultures in ...

It’s a good idea to do some background reading on preparing gourd surfaces for decoration before you start. Some may need to be soaked and scraped to remove the thin outer skin that is often ...