If you are looking for something new and interesting to grow in your vegetable garden next season, have you considered growing ornamental ... for gourds include birdhouses, crafts and fall décor ...

When fall arrives, we start shopping for gourds ... and gourd used interchangeably because of their close relationship, although ornamental gourds are typically categorized by their thick skin ...

Gourds generally have a skin similar to winter squash and though they're often ornamental, some varieties are edible. F&W's guide to squash and gourds gives you the best chef-inspired recipes ...