Birds on their way to warmer climates need places to stop and have a snack. With this project, your yard could easily become ...

Birdhouse gourds originated in North America hundreds of years ago. Native American Indians such as the Chickasaw tribe are believed to be the first people to use gourds as birdhouses. The Chickasaw ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. There’s something peculiarly satisfying about assembling ...

A birdhouse is more than just a safe, comfortable place for local birds to nest — when done correctly, birdhouses also make gorgeous backyard décor. And while there are many ways to DIY a birdhouse ...

guide will walk you through the entire process—from cleaning and prepping the gourd to adding the final touches. Perfect for garden lovers, bird watchers, and DIY enthusiasts! #DIYBirdhouse ...

Make and decorate your own birdhouse using a dried gourd to provide shelter for nesting birds at an adult workshop Saturday, March 15, at Reddick Library in Ottawa. (Photo provided by Lisa Katrein) ...

Many vegetable gardeners look for new crops or new varieties of crops they have experience growing to add to their garden. And this is the time of year when gardeners start to think about how they ...

Mix together one tablespoon each of ridge gourd paste and spinach powder with one teaspoon of honey. Apply it to your face and let it sit for 10 minutes before rinsing off. Whip up one teaspoon of ...

The fruit of the flowering plant species of the family Cucurbitaceae, the gourd has long been a staple in crafts and has made many a home for backyard birds, yet there is more to a gourd than a ...

Mix 1 bitter gourd juice with 2 tbsp olive oil. Apply it to your scalp and massage well. Leave it on for 30 minutes before washing it off. Soak fenugreek seeds overnight and blend them with a bitter ...