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Growing gourds is not only easy but fun as well. They take on many forms and can be dried out and used for nearly any purpose. Here are some easy ideas for designing with gourds.

Turn your gourds into interesting flower pots. After they have been hollowed out and thoroughly dried, poke a few drainage holes in the bottom. Fill with potting mix and grow your favorite herbs or flowers. They look especially nice in the fall filled with chrysanthemums and placed on the porch along with pumpkins.

You could additionally bring the beautiful bounty of your gardening indoors this fall by turning your gourds into unique flower vases. Simply hollow them out and allow to dry. Fill them with water and colorful mums taken from the garden. The gourds can also be decorated with paint to add a splash of personality. For a different approach, hollow out small gourds and use them as candle holders. When you put your imagination into it, gourds can also make lovely decorative centerpieces. The larger ones can be turned into bowls and filled with pine cones, potpourri, or flowers. The possibilities are endless.

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