Gourds are interesting members of the squash family that come out around harvest time. These things are not considered edible and are purchased for decorative reasons. Gourds are basically misshapen squash and pumpkins that end up being in demand right around Thanksgiving because they are a popular centerpiece. There are a lot of creative things you can do with gourds and if you can find them they can really add a festive fall ambiance to your home décor.

Fall is a great time of year. The harvest is in full swing. People are getting ready for the holidays. The produce aisle is bursting with fresh fruits and vegetables. It is apple season and pumpkin and squash season. And people are cooking foods that compliment the season. Gourds fit in with this setting nicely because they seem to represent that harvest. When people buy gourds, they are swept up in the time of year and often inspired by it.

Aside from buying gourds and putting them on your table or placing them on your front steps there are a lot of creative things you can do with them. They can be added to a fall gift basket with popular food items and given as a housewarming gift or other gift. They can be added to a cornucopia filled with fresh flowers and other decorative things. You can even dry them out and use them for containers if you go through a method to preserve them so they won’t go bad.

If you want to use gourds in your craft projects there are some things you can do. First, you will need to understand what kind of craft project you want to do. Then, you will need to find instructions. You can find instructions online, in craft magazines, in books, or you can ask others their advice and suggestions. Once you decide what you want to do all you need to do is assemble your materials and complete the project.

Gourds are available in the fall around harvest time. You can get them at farm stands or in the supermarket. You can use them for decorative projects or left out on their own. Either way, gourds seem to represent the harvest and people in the mood for it.