| GOURD ART |
Gourds have been cultivated for thousands of years by many cultures worldwide, including Native Americans,
for their usefulness as utensils, storage containers, and as ornaments. Gourds are related to melons, squash,
pumpkins, and cucumbers, all members of the Cucumber family. There are three types of gourds: ornamental
gourds; the utilitarian gourds which are usually large and the vegetable sponge also known as the luffa. These
gourds include the colorful, variously-shaped ornamental gourds often used in fall arrangements. The lagenaria
group includes the Martin or Birdhouse, Bottle and Dipper gourds. These plants produce white blossoms that
bloom at night. Lagenaria gourds are green on the vine, turning brown or tan, with thick, hard shells when
dry. Luffas have an outer shell that is easily removed to expose a tough, fibrous interior that can be used as a
sponge. Luffas produce prolific vines with yellow blossoms and require the longest growing season of all the
gourds.
for their usefulness as utensils, storage containers, and as ornaments. Gourds are related to melons, squash,
pumpkins, and cucumbers, all members of the Cucumber family. There are three types of gourds: ornamental
gourds; the utilitarian gourds which are usually large and the vegetable sponge also known as the luffa. These
gourds include the colorful, variously-shaped ornamental gourds often used in fall arrangements. The lagenaria
group includes the Martin or Birdhouse, Bottle and Dipper gourds. These plants produce white blossoms that
bloom at night. Lagenaria gourds are green on the vine, turning brown or tan, with thick, hard shells when
dry. Luffas have an outer shell that is easily removed to expose a tough, fibrous interior that can be used as a
sponge. Luffas produce prolific vines with yellow blossoms and require the longest growing season of all the
gourds.
| WACO STATE COMPETITION NOVEMBER 2006 |
| Basket - 3rd Place |
| Miniature 3" - 2nd Place |
| Human Kingdom - 3rd Place |
| Musical Instruments - 2nd Place |
| Native American Style - 3rd Place |
| SOLD |