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  • Gourds
    Education about gourds, the 3d art canvas the gourd ID chart, tutorials, hand pollination, gourd crafts and the Gourd Artists
    index.html
  • TGR Associate Store
    The associate store featuring hundreds of thousands of products.
  • Free Desktop Images
    Free desktop images for your computer.
    free_desktop_images.html
  • Gourd Safety
    Gourd safety, when working with gourds you should always protect your self from breathing in gourd dust and mold that grows on gourds.
    gourd_safety.html
  • Growing Gourds
    Get some tips and tricks to insure a successful growing season. Which gourds to grow, how to tend your gourds, and get the best crop possible for your area.
    growing_gourds.html
  • Garden Tillers
    it is important to a good garden tillers in your garden before planting your seeds, especially if you grew gourds last year. This will kill the majority of the cucumber beetles from exposure.
    garden_tillers.html
  • What Gourd to Grow in Your Area
    Every area of the country is different. Large kettle gourds cannot grow in Alaska, Gourds are warm weather vines and therefore need a warmer growing season. Here are some guidelines to help you decide what gourds might grow in your area.
    what_gourd_to_grow_in_your_area.html
  • Seed Germination
    seed germination: If you are growing gourds, here is how to get your gourd seeds started. If you wish to pre-germinate your seeds, here are some tips on how to get successful seen germination.
    seed_germination.html
  • Gourd History
    How have gourds played a role in man kind? With research and contribution of our readers, we are building a history of gourds frm ancient man to modern times.
    gourd_history.html
  • The Purple Martin and the Gourd
    The Purple Martin is one bird who's mere existance is today nearly totally dependant on man to supply a nesting place for them, and they most commonly accept a large gourd which has been named after the bird, the Purple Martin Gourd. This gourd is so preferred by Purple Martins that companies now manufacture plastic Purple Martin bird houses molded in the shape of this gourd. How could these birds have come to this dependency?
    the_purple_martin_and_the_gourd.html
  • Native American Uses
    Submitted by Scott Nelson, this page lists some of the uses of Gourds by different Native American Tribes.
    native_american_uses.html
  • Native Water Wings
    some history on gourds and their uses through the century. These gourds were used as water wings, or a safety floatation device.
    native_water_wings.html
  • Gourd Whistle / Ocarina
    Native American and Hawaiians alike made musical instruments out of gourds including the gourd whistle, gourd flute and gourd ocarina.
    gourd_whistle_ocarina.html
  • Gourd Utensils
    long before we had plastics and molding machins, we had gourds, and many gourd utensils were made to make life easier in a very similar way to that of modern day materials make utensils.
    gourd_utensils.html
  • Gourd Strainer or Skimmer
    Today we have colendars and strainers, but in ages past we had those too. Here is a gourd strainer that might have been used to pour grease or fat off the top of water or gravy. It could also be used for removing water from solids and other straining and filtering uses.
    gourd_strainer_or_skimmer.html
  • gourd purse
    Native Americans had a version of a gourd purse as well as we do today. Although not as artistic, they were very functionsl. Gourd purses and gourd carry-alls had a large hole for reaching in and they were deep enough to carry their important stuff.
    gourd_purse.html
  • New Gourd Project
    New Gourd Projects can be found here as we journalize the makeing of a piece of gourd art. Check back daily to watch the progression, get a feel for the time and patience we spend.
    new_gourd_project.html
  • Gourd woodburning
    Gourd Woodburning, and place where I will detail day by day the woodburning progress of my latest project. Join in and watch the project proceed.
    gourd_woodburning.html
  • Project Tools Needed
    what you will need in order to create this gourd trinket box. This will be updated as I use more pens and/or supplies in the making of this trinket box.
    project_tools_needed.html
  • Colorado Trinket Box day 1
    The Colorado trinket Box day one. beginning with sketching the design, woodburning the pasic outlines, woodburning the sky, selecting the right pyrographic nib for the trees and burning the first tree.
    colorado_trinket_box_day_1.html
  • Colorado Trinket box day 2
    Day two, burning the second tree, and creating a forest. Also started an elk in the foreground.
    colorado_trinket_box_day_2.html
  • Colorado Trinket box day 3
    Day three, Completing the elk and beginning some of the distant mountains.
    colorado_trinket_box_day_3.html
  • Colorado Trinket box day 4
    colorado trinket box day 4, the nearest background mountains have begun.
    colorado_trinket_box_day_4.html
  • Colorado Trinket Box day 5
    Gourd pyrography, the Colorado trinket box Day five, giving some dimension and depth to the mountains.
    colorado_trinket_box_day_5.html
  • Colorado Trinket Box day 6
    A message from the doctor...
    colorado_trinket_box_day_6.html
  • Gourd Cactus Planter
    The Gourd Cactus planter, delayed due to moving and damage caused by the move.
    gourd_cactus_planter.html
  • Gourd Cactus Planter Day 1
    The Gourd Cactus Planter project day 1. On day 1 the gourd is cut and cleaned on the inside, design cuts are made and fitting of pieces finalized. Some work will be done in the evening, but that will be journalized on day 2.
    gourd_cactus_planter_day_1.html
  • Gourd Cactus Planter day 2
    The cactus planter was glued late yesterday afternoon, and allowed to set overnight and until afternoon today. Today it is putty filled and sanded, sprayed and sanded again.
    gourd_cactus_planter_day_2.html
  • Gourd Cactus Planter day 3
    Day 3 is actually day 3-10. Unfortunately where we live I have to work outside as we do not have a garage or area indoors suitable for spraying paints, so with a week long cold snap, I've been on an unwanted stall.
    gourd_cactus_planter_day_3.html
  • Educational
    Educational resources for gourd growing, gourd cleaning and gourd crafting. Educational resource pages include two gourd id charts, and information about molds.
    educational.html
  • TGR Gourd ID Chart
    Identify 30+ varieties of Lagenaria gourds with our finely drawn digital Gourd Chart. This chart has been featured in The American Gourd Societies The Gourd and the Through the Gourdvine publication.
    tgr_gourd_id_chart.html
  • Tim Moyers Gourd Chart
    The original chart drawn by Tim Moyers for The AGS in 1992. This chart also has been featured in The AGS Publication.
    tim_moyers_gourd_chart.html
  • The Gourd Report 1
    Gourd cleaning experiments including green cleaning and oven baked to speed up the drying process, and rot cleaning, along with examples and guidelines of what works and what doesn't.
    the_gourd_report_1.html
  • Rotting gourds updated
    Rot cleaning gourds made cleaner and more odor free.
    rotting_gourds_updated.html
  • The Gourd Report 2
    Growing gourds, from the problems like cucumber beetles, to increasing the vines pruductivity through pruning. Make the most of your gardening this year.
    the_gourd_report_2.html
  • Insecticides - Cucumber Beetle Control
    Insecticides: Cucumber beetles are our enemy #1 insect, however are they that devastating? They can be. Learn a little about the Cucumber beetle control.
    insecticides_-_cucumber_beetle_control.html
  • Organic Insect Control
    how to control your cucumber beetle population and damage by using organic insect control.
    organic_insect_control.html
  • Organic Fertilizer
    grow healthy vines through green fertilizing, AKA organic fertilizer. It is safe for your plants as well as the environment, your plants will be healthier and happier, and you will be satisfied with your crop.
    organic_fertilizer.html
  • Diseases
    Gourd diseases can kill a crop. Although they are uncommon, every year many people confuse other things as a potential disease. Learn more here...
    diseases.html
  • Lagenaria vs. Cucurbits
    a look at the differences between and cucurbits and lagenaria gourds including the question of cross pollination.
    lagenaria_vs._cucurbits.html
  • Pruning the Gourd Vine
    You can actually begint the fruiting process and increase the lateral growth by pruning your gourd vine.
    pruning_the_gourd_vine.html
  • Pruning the Fruit
    You can also encourage more fruit production by pruning off the first fruits of the vine.
    pruning_the_fruit.html
  • Designer Gourds - cross pollination
    designer gourds, How about designing your own gourd? Do you wish you had a larger bottle gourd or perhaps a smaller kettle? You can move in that direction through cross pollination.
    designer_gourds_-_cross_pollination.html
  • Gourd Flowers
    Drawing by Tim moyers showing the male and female gourd flowers for identification purposes.
    gourd_flowers.html
  • Hand Pollination
    If you go shopping for a particular type of seed, it is frustrating and a season is lost if the seed does not grow the variety you wanted. Insure your future seeds will grow what you intend to grow.
    hand_pollination.html
  • Harvest Season
    fall is harvest season for gourds, harvest you gourds with care.
    harvest_season.html
  • Storing Harvested Gourds
    use care in storing your harvested gourds, do not store them in your home or garage.
    storing_harvested_gourds.html
  • Mold and Our Family
    we lived in a moldy house, this is the story of what we went through, and are still fighting the effects today.
    mold_and_our_family.html
  • Drying
    Learn different methods of drying gourds. Before you can craft them, they must be clean and dry. They can dry naturally or they can be green cleaned which speeds up the drying .
    drying.html
  • Cleaning
    Cleaning in preparation for crating. Be sure to handle your gourd carefully before and during the cleaning process to avoid breathing the mold and dust.
    cleaning.html
  • Molds
    Molds are common, but little is known about molds as far as health is concerned. In growing and curing gourds, mold is a common issue, and one you should be aware of and treat with caution if you intend on growing and crafting. Mold is natures recycler, but the last thing you want is for your body to experience stages of decomposition before your time!
    molds.html
  • Mold, A Comprehensive Look
    Molds are common in the world, it is what turns bio mass back into mineral substance, in otherwords the recycling process.
    mold,_a_comprehensive_look.html
  • Mold, What is it?
    A Brief general description of mold.
    mold,_what_is_it.html
  • Mold Types
    There are many varieties of mold, in fact depending on where you read, you can find figures from 50,000 to in excess of 200,000 different varieties of molds. There are general species, and then varieties within those specie, just like canines include everything from wolves to Pomeranians. Similarily, there are a wide variety of mold families like Stachybotris, but there may be 20,000 varieties of Stachy.
    mold_types.html
  • Handling Molds
    Please use caution when handling molds, even mold on a gourd. There are some rules of thumb to follow, damp it down, wear a respirator, etc.
    handling_molds.html
  • The Mold Dichotomy
    There is a definite Dichotomy or difference of opinions between those of our legislative and general medical establishment from the insights and evidence of those involved in research of Fungalbionics. For the sake of time and space, this section is focused primarily on Stachybotrys Chartarum, although similar dichotomies seems to exist for other toxic molds as well......
    the_mold_dichotomy.html
  • Air Purification Devices
    There are several type of Air Purifiers that can be helpful or beneficial for your indoor air quality. Some systems may be really good, others may be harmful. We recommend before deciding which air purifier you might choose to buy that you look at some of the options available and the pro's and con's for the different types.
    air_purification_devices.html
  • Mold Summary
    Mold, the Buzz word of the 21st century. It is so common, and mold related, sick building related issues seem to be more and more a common occurance these days, yet it seems to be the realtively new kid on the block. That being the case, it also seems to be the most under studied, under researched, and under estimated of health issues out there today.
    mold_summary.html
  • Mold Resources
    Mold Resources, informational materials on mold and health issues.
    mold_resources.html
  • Our Mold Story
    What mold can do to your health and the health of your family. This is our story of our experience of living in a house that was growing mold inside the walls where it could not be seen and it grew unknown to us.
    our_mold_story.html
  • Trinket Box Tutorial
    Using the defining shape of bottle gourds, in this case a Japanese Hyakunari, we show you how to create a Trinket Box complete with a catch ring lid.
    trinket_box_tutorial.html
  • Reshaping Pieces
    Using the same or similar techniques to bending wood, we have shown our process of creating flat pieces for the Gourd Quilt project. We have used the same or similar techniques to bend pieces to make lid slip bands and more.
    reshaping_pieces.html
  • Gourd Photography
    Tips and inexpensive equiptment for gourd photography or craft items without the use of expensive studio equipment or the costly fee's of a professional photographer.
    gourd_photography.html
  • large photo
    Enlargement of the picture as seen on the previous page
    large_photo.html
  • YouTube Videos
    Google YouTube Videos both gourd related and just some fun videos.
  • Gourdlings
    A section of the web site gear toward and around our children. Children and grand children of gourd crafters like to color, draw on, paint, and craft gourds too, this section is for them.
    gourdlings.html
  • Olivia The Magical Gourd
    A book for children, Olivia the Magical gourd written by Elinor Dandrea.
    olivia_the_magical_gourd.html
  • Galleries
    Photo galleries of everything from gourd art to drawings, and even photography, also includes the Gourd Artists Showcase featuring the artwork of Gourd Artists around the world.
    galleries.html
  • Hometown Pics
    From our farm in Indiana here are some interesting pictures to share. not necessarily gourd related, but just pretty pictures to enjoy.
  • Mr Toothy Gourd
    Some gourds have a slick surface, others have what is called a toothy surface. This Toothy surface is what brought about the birth of Mr Toothy Gourd.
  • Exchange Gourds
    Gourds 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.
  • Gourd Artists Showcase
    A virtual museum of Gourd Artists from around the world. A place where the many artforms come together, woodcarving, chip carving, woodburning, paints and pencil, pine needle coiling and staining, and the one common bond between all these forms and all the artists represented here is Gourds.
    gourd_art.html
  • Ardee
    Gourd art by Ardee
    gourd_art_ardee.html
  • Auxier, Cindy
    Gourd art by Cindy Auxier
    gourd_art_auxier_cindy.html
  • Avery, Jenn
    gourd art by Jenn Avery
    gourd_art_avery_jenn.html
  • Blackwell, Joan
    gourd art by Joan Blackwell
    gourd_art_blackwell_joan.html
  • Bloom, Martha
    gourd art by Martha Bloom
    gourd_art_bloom_martha.html
  • Brand, Stella
    gourd art by Stella Brand
    gourd_art_brand,_stella.html
  • Bruner, Jeanne
    Gourd art by Jeanne Bruner
    gourd_art_bruner,_jeanne.html
  • Byra, Susan T.
    gourd art by Susan T. Byra
    gourd_art_byra,_susan_t.html
  • C, Joey
    Gourd art byJoey C
    gourd_art_c,_joey.html
  • Calamia, Janie
    gourd art by Janie Calamia
    gourd_art_calamia,_janie.html
  • Conley, Russ
    gourd art by Russ Conley
    gourd_art_conley,_russ.html
  • Craig, Andrew
    gourd art by Andrew Craig
    gourd_art_craig,_andrew.html
  • Fahey, Mary
    gourd art by mary fahey
    gourd_art_fahey_mary.html
  • Fontanilla, Patty
    gourd art images of Patty Hubert Fontanilla
    fontanilla,_patty.html
  • Forbes, Rhoda
    gourd art by Rhoda Forbes
    gourd_art_forbes,_rhoda.html
  • French, Michele
    gourd art by Michelle french
    gourd_art_french,_michele.html
  • Groff, Claire
    gourd art by Claire Groff
    gourd_art_groff,_claire.html
  • Hall, Jackie
    gourd art by Jackie Hall
    gourd_art_hall,_jackie.html
  • Jackson, Joy
    gourd art by Joy Jackson
    gourd_art_jackson,_joy.html
  • Jones, Sarah
    gourd art by Sarah Jones
    gourd_art_jones,_sarah.html
  • Jordan, Margie
    Gourd Art by Margie Jordan
    gourd_art_jordan,_margie.html
  • Jurow, Julie
    gourd art by Julie Jurow
    gourd_art_jurow,_julie.html
  • La Rue, Delbert
    gourd art by Delbert La Rue
    gourd_art_la_rue,_delbert.html
  • Lee, Cindy
    gourd art by Cindy Lee
    gourd_art_lee,_cindy.html
  • Lockey, Dusti
    gourd art by Dusti Lockey
    gourd_art_lockey,_dusti.html
  • Minshew, Fran
    gourd art by Fran Minshew
    gourd_art_minshew,_fran.html
  • Nicolaci, Diane
    gourd art by Diane Nicolaci
    gourd_art_nicolaci,_diane.html
  • Pawlik, Chris
    Gourd art by Chris Pawlik
    gourd_art_pawlik,_chris.html
  • Peoples, Bill
    gourd art by Bill Peoples
    gourd_art_peoples,_bill.html
  • Propp, Darlene
    gourd art by Darlene Propp
    gourd_art_propp,_darlene.html
  • Ray, Larry
    gourd art by Larry Ray
    gourd_art_ray,_larry.html
  • Reed, Leah
    gourd art by Leah Reed
    gourd_art_reed,_leah.html
  • Richie, Judy
    gourd art by Judy Richie
    gourd_art_richie,_judy.html
  • Shilo
    gourd art by Shilo
    gourd_art_shilo.html
  • Simpson, Sam
    gourd art by Sam Simpson
    gourd_art_simpson,_sam.html
  • Weller, Jane
    gourd art by Jane Weller
    gourd_art_weller,_jane.html
  • Williams, Denise
    The Gourd Reserve presents the fine artwork of Denise Williams.
    williams_denise.html
  • Gourd Pyrography
    Gourd pyrography: Woodburning is my favorite medium, it is challenging, yet simple it delivers a full image, yet appears sepia.
    gourd_pyrography.html
  • painted gourds
    these are gourds that have been painted and some combine prismacolor pencil as well.
    painted_gourds.html
  • Digital Art
    digital_art.html
  • Our Gourd Exchanges
    Gourd Exchanges are fun, if you've never participated in one here's how they work. Everyone in the Email group who would like to participate in the exchange puts their name in. Someone then draws names for each person so everyone will have an exchange partner, Each person that joins the gourd exchange must craft or do their artwork on a gourd to send to their exchange partner, .but the partner does not know who is making a gourd for them until it is sent or received.
    our_gourd_exchanges.html
  • Spring 2006
    When we think of spring time, we think of flowers blooming and birds returning home, so four The Gourd Reserve's First Gourd Exchange in our Email group, we decided to do something related to birds, so these gourds are bird feeders and bird houses.
    spring_2006.html
  • 2007 Mini Exchange
    Winter time, a time of snow, Christmas tree's, and ornaments. Speaking of ornaments, this exchange revolves around "Mini" Gourds. Mini Gourds are generally considered 3 inches or smaller in height. many think that being small makes them relatively easy to craft, but tiny gourds many times means tiny details and limitations on what your trying to create. This is a great excercise and was great fun. Check out how these creative gourd artists approach this challenge.
    2007_mini_exchange.html
  • Products
    gourds and tools for crafting gourds
    products.html
  • Razertip Woodburning Pens
    Razertip Professional Woodburning pens, the choice woodburning pen of The Gourd Reserve. Great features, great pens, & binding post pen with wire tips are economical. This is Dan's ONLY pen he uses for his woodburned gourds.
    razertip_woodburning_pens.html
  • Gourd Stationery
    Black and white Gourd Stationery for the discerning Gourd Artist. Now at new reduced prices, you can purchase the file and print out your own stationery for life.
    gourd_stationery.html
  • Gourd & Art books
    Pyroengraved, (woodburned) gourd art by Dan Dunkin of The Gourd Reserve available for sale. Each gourd is grown and crafted here in America, and each one is done with care and patience.
    gourd_&_art_books.html
  • Sanding tools
    special tools for sanding curved surfaces and small places on gourds.
    sanding_tools.html
  • Specialized Finishes
    finishes to protect your finished gourd art.
    specialized_finishes.html
  • All Wood Finish Products
    all wood finish and gourd finish products
    all_wood_finish_products.html
  • Hiro Portable Photo Studio
    Take a photo studio with you to the gourd, art and craft shows. Great for in home, the office, or on the road.
    hiro_portable_photo_studio.html
  • Branding Irons
    branding irons for gourd pyrography.
    branding_irons.html
  • Web Hosting
    The Gourd Reserve proudly offers web hosting of small websites for artists and individuals, as well as web design at an inexpensive and affordable price.
    web_hosting.html
  • Support The Gourd Reserve
    support_the_gourd_reserve.html
  • Electronic Sales
    Electronics Sales is a group of web pages featuring sale itms on electronics.
  • Our Affiliates
    the gourd reserve's affiliate stores
    our_affiliates.html
  • TGR Shopping Mall
    for visitors to come and shop, one convenient place for all your shopping needs.
    tgr_shopping_mall.php
  • Shop by category
    for visitors to come and shop, one convenient place for all your shopping needs.
    shop_by_category.html
  • clickbank ads
    clickbank_ads.html
  • Water4gas
    water4gas.html
  • Golden Gourd Award
    every artist out there who has descovered gourds as their medium and loves them deserves a golden gourd award.
    golden_gourd_award.html
  • Links
    links.html
  • Other Gourd links
    Gourd websites, featuring friends, artists, and dealers of gourd tools and supplies.
    other_gourd_links.html
  • Gourd Societies
    Gourd Society websites, containing the American gourd society as well as many local state gourd societies.
    gourd_societies.html
  • Our other websites
    Our other websites including several forum sites for homeschooling and a host of other activities and information.
    our_other_websites.html
  • Associated Content Articles
    Not only do we maintain this website and others, I also enjoy writing. Here are some gourd related articles, as well as a link to my Associated Content Producer page which has links to many more articles.
    associated_content_articles.html
  • Text Links
    links.html
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