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Jul 8, 2008 | 6:47 PM PST
I built this gourd trellis as an experiment up the road at my neighbors because they have sun and I don't have enough. It is made with pvc pipe and supported with nylon rope because of the wind. The gourd plants were started in my cold frame in peat pots. I planted the seeds the last week in April and planted the pots the last week of May. We enriched the soil with composted manure and earth worms. We have to water the plants every two days because we haven't had much rain for six weeks. The neighbor is a new member of Garden Guides and she and her husband are the best kind of neighbors anyone could hope for. koakes is her member name. Here are some pictures of the progress of the gourd experiment.
The vines are ten feet on the fourteen foot cross.
Sandy, my wife watering the vines.
A bottle gourd about eight inches long and growing every day.
Two apple gourds.
Some more apple gourds.
The way these things are growing, we can supply everyone in the county.
You all have a great day and happy gardening. Bill Mitchell
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Jul 8, 2008 | 7:02 PM PST
That is so cool! I just love bottle gourds ;) |
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Jul 8, 2008 | 7:03 PM PST
That is amazing. I have never seen gourds growing before. What are they used for? |
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Jul 8, 2008 | 8:03 PM PST
Incredible! Everything looks great! |
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Jul 8, 2008 | 9:16 PM PST
Those apple gourds are so pretty! We saw some up in the mountains for sale....pricy! |
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Jul 9, 2008 | 1:22 AM PST
beautiful pics.. apple gourds look great! |
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Jul 9, 2008 | 1:22 AM PST
beautiful pics.. apple gourds look great! |
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Jul 9, 2008 | 2:32 AM PST
Oh Bill, they are beautiful!Now I've got to grow gourds next year.Happy gardening.Diane |
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Jul 9, 2008 | 4:08 AM PST
The gourds are lovely,especially the apples.Great trellis & neighbors! Peace |
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Jul 9, 2008 | 7:15 AM PST
I've seen those apple gourds also they paint them red and make teacher ornaments..anyway I like the natural colors NICE Bill & wife I see she is doing the work tee hee. |
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Jul 9, 2008 | 8:03 AM PST
Good Gourd you done it again Mich with class |
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Jul 9, 2008 | 8:05 AM PST
I've never seen apple gourds! They are so pretty! Make a good thing for the kids to grow next year! Thanks for the pictures. And the trellis looks like it's doing it's job! |
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Jul 9, 2008 | 12:36 PM PST
Hi bsmitch! I just joined this site the other day and I found myself looking at your bayou and gator pics. Very interesting! Where is the location - surely not in Kentucky? Do you guys play with the gators? Guys are so weird. I grew up in western Pennsyvania, then moved to California when I turned 21. First I lived in the S.F. Bay Area and for the past 20 years this November, I have lived east of Sacramento in the Sierra foothills. Right now we have lots of smoke and heat (108) and there's no telling when the wildfires will be contained. This has been going on since June 21st when "dry lightning" set off hundreds of fires in No. Ca. It's like purgatory, I think, but never been there (I don't think!) Anyway it's fun to peruse your blog. |
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Jul 9, 2008 | 1:24 PM PST
I vaguely remember my grandpa making birdhouses out of them when I was small. Then daddy built 'real' birdhouses. When they dry, you can shake 'em and they are mexican "curachos'(?sp.?). Someone in the family always had some and we would draw faces on them and make dolls, or they make really good weapons to throw at younger brothers! I've never seen the apple gourds, either. Last edited by carolyncat353 on July 9th at 1:25 PM. |
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Jul 10, 2008 | 9:13 AM PST
Just saw this! We have grown gourds in the past. I'd better no show this wonderful trellis to Hubby. He'll want to replicate it! Oh, and I'm glad that you finally got some rain!! |
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Jul 17, 2008 | 2:25 PM PST
Excellant pictures, thanx for the update. I finally got some Angelonia!!! |
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