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Growing on the High Plains: Gourds

© WP Armstrong 2007

Today on Growing on the High Plains, we'll hollow out the pros and cons of growing gourds. Used for as containment vessels like canteens, planters, bowls, and pitchers since ancient times, these functional and decorative doo-dads can also be consumed—well, some varieties can! Listen in on the big and small of how best to grow, the set-up needed to support the hearty vines, and a few crafting ideas on how to make use of them.