How to dry out gourds

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Follow these easy steps to get your gourds ready for painting and giving as gifts Ornamental gourds grow wide enough to make a natural birdhouse, but first you have to dry them. Drying (or curing) the birdhouse gourds will leave you with a...

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Dried gourds are perfect for all kinds of crafts, from making birdhouses to creating the perfect fall-themed display. Even better, it's very easy to dry your own gourds for decorating. It can take anywhere from a few weeks up to several...

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Many cavity-dwelling birds love to nest in gourds. They're safer for nestlings than birdhouses with a ledge or porch, and a variety of bird species inhabit them. Lots of people paint gourds white to attract birds and keep nestlings cool on hot days; others paint them decoratively and elaborately.

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