Discover the World of Exchange Gourds
Exchange Gourds From Around The World
Gourds exchanges from gourd crafters around the globe.
A Visual Journey Through Gourd Cultures
Global Gourd Exchange Gallery
How do gourd exchanges work? In our email groups we have a lot of gourd artists and crafts people who enter and exchange gourds. A gourd exchange is established, it may be based on a theme or on a type of craft like a gourd purse or a gourd box, maybe it will be spring and ential bird feeders and such. Whatever the exchange is decided to be on, then people submit their names to be on the gourd exchange. Usually a time limit is established or a date set. A gourd exchange may have 10 people or it may have 30 people, whoever wishes to participate is welcome to.
Once the gourd exchange is full and the date reached, someone who was previously chosen or who volunteered to run the exchange will draw names from a hat. Each person is given a name of someone and that is the person their exchange gourd will go to. There is a deadline date set and all exchange gourds must be shipped by that date. Gourd exchanges are really a lot of fun, and you never know who's artwork you are going to receive, and there are artists of all talent levels out there.
We have participated in several gourd exchanges, and as you can see it gives us an opportunity to own a piece of other gourd artists work. They are a lot of fun, they inspire you to do your best, and when it is over everyone is a little richer in having a piece of someone else through that persons artistry in your home.
Gourd Exchange
Spring 2006
The following gourds are exchanges in The Gourd Reserves first Gourd Art exchange. Special thanks to all those who participated in this exchange. Click on image to see full size picture.
Bird feeders and Bird Houses
Cynthia Gowin to Dolores Gatz
Cathy Toot to Squeakie
Sallie Sparks to Dan Dunkin
Terri Long to Carmella Dunkin
Nancy MacGillivray to Cynthia Gowin
Karen Willingham to Nancy MacGillivray
Squeakie to Dawna Landis
Mini Gourd Exchange
Winter 2007
Exchange Gourd's We've Received
It's been many years since we've gotten to do an exchange. They are so much fun.
In 2007 our gourd growing ended when we were toxified by toxic mold on our farm in Indiana. We had to leave Indiana and we ended up in Colorado in the Rocky Mountains of Teller County. If you know anything about the Rockies, you know that at 9000 feet above sea level, not much grows without a greenhouse. We never seen one gourd, though we did try, the 2 month warm season did not cut it. So since 2007, We were unable to grow any gourds, until last year...
In 2023 we ended up moving to Missouri. Anyone who lives here knows, you can grow pretty much any gourd you want. lol Thanks to the help of our dear friend Cynthia Gowin, the Japaneese Hyukanari was kept alive. That year we planted one vine and got two good gourds with viable seeds in them. So last year we plated a few vines, andx got quite a lot of really pretty PURE Hyukanari gourds!
Exchange Gourds
Gourd Art
This is gourd art we've received through gourd group exchanges. This is a fun way to share a little of yourself, and collect the artwork of others at the same time. You can click on any of the images to view a larger image.
Exchange from Susan Levesque
Exchange from Molly Mahnke
Exchange from Kathy Halleran
Exchange from Alana Riveira
Exchange from Alice Moore
Exchange from Jane Weller
Exchange from Darlene Propp
Exchange from Sharon Lane
Exchange from Claire Groff
Exchange from Loretta Berry
Exchange from Marta Jones
Exchange from Bev
Exchange from Crystal Snook
How do gourd exchanges work? In our email groups we have a lot of gourd artists and crafts people who enter and exchange gourds. A gourd exchange is established, it may be based on a theme or on a type of craft like a gourd purse or a gourd box, maybe it will be spring and ential bird feeders and such. Whatever the exchange is decided to be on, then people submit their names to be on the gourd exchange. Usually a time limit is established or a date set. A gourd exchange may have 10 people or it may have 30 people, whoever wishes to participate is welcome to.
Once the gourd exchange is full and the date reached, someone who was previously chosen or who volunteered to run the exchange will draw names from a hat. Each person is given a name of someone and that is the person their exchange gourd will go to. There is a deadline date set and all exchange gourds must be shipped by that date. Gourd exchanges are really a lot of fun, and you never know who's artwork you are going to receive, and there are artists of all talent levels out there.
We have participated in several gourd exchanges, and as you can see it gives us an opportunity to own a piece of other gourd artists work. They are a lot of fun, they inspire you to do your best, and when it is over everyone is a little richer in having a piece of someone else through that persons artistry in your home.
Our Story
The Gourd Reserve was founded in 1990 by Timothy Mark Moyers and his then-wife, Carmella. Both avid members of the American and Ohio Gourd Societies, they built a vast collection of gourd seeds, sharing their passion with enthusiasts nationwide. After their divorce, Carmella continued the mission with her new husband, Dan. Together, they expanded the collection and conducted exciting cross-breeding experiments on their Indiana farm. Today, The Gourd Reserve stands as a tribute to Tim's memory, showcasing a global collection of gourd crafts and celebrating the joy and creativity these remarkable plants inspire.
Unique Gourd Varieties
Explore the diverse world of gourds, each with its unique characteristics and uses.
Bottle Gourds
Known for their versatility, bottle gourds are perfect for crafting and cooking.
Snake Gourds
With their elongated shape, snake gourds are ideal for decorative purposes.
Dipper Gourds
These gourds are traditionally used for making utensils and containers.