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Did you know that the loofa sponge does not come from the ocean, but is a gourd that you can grow in your garden? Learn how you can grow loofa and make you own loofa sponges. Looks a lot like a...
Hello all today we will learn a little about a spoon gourd it is a plant of the family Cucurbitaceae its name is given because of the hollow dried shell of a fruit .there are several different...
Want to put a smile on the face of the SCROOGE in your family? Want to make free and fun Christmas gifts for the hard to shop for person on your shopping list? Make something fun and whimsical...
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Did you know that your loofah sponge didn't come from the ocean? It's really considered to be a gourd. I didn't know that loofah sponges weren't sponges until my grandson gave them for gifts. So...
Millions of people are affected by insomnia every year, which refers to the condition of inability or difficulty sleeping. Symptoms commonly include memory lapses, difficulty concentrating,...
Learn how to sell decorative gourd art in this free online video arts and crafts lesson.
The banjo is one of the most celebrated folk instruments. With roots in Africa, the banjo traveled to America on slave ships to the South, where it became an integral part of the musical...
Bitter Melon is an acquired taste. We can see this tropical fruit mostly in Asian Markets, but the western supermarkets have also, slowly, been buying into the more Asian Flavours. You may have...
Yerba mate is a traditional Argentine drink that is much like tea. The caffeine it contains mildly stimulates. Yerba mate is traditionally prepared in a gourd, filtered through a bombilla and...
Palm wine, also known as "palm toddy" or "toddy," is a fermented drink made from the sap collected from virtually any species of palm tree. Palm wine is well liked throughout West Africa where...
Ever wanted to make your gift to someone special? How about make a beautiful gift box gourd and put your present inside and then they will have two gifts. The box their gift comes in is something...
Cucumbers are often grown in raised beds or mounds with freshly tilled soil. Plant cucumber seeds 2 inches deep with help from an organic farmer in this free video on gourd gardening.
Holidays are fun times when you spend time with your family decorating the home. One of my family’s favorite projects is to make a stuffed scarecrow for the front yard. Not only will this work...
The common cold affects millions of people every year, and the symptoms can include headache, sneezing, coldness, and congestion. Unfortunately, it is difficult to find information on natural...
Alcoholism affects millions of people every year. Symptoms of alcoholism commonly include irritability, delirium, impaired judgment, disturbed sleep patterns, and liver damage. Unfortunately, it...
Winter melon, also called white gourd, wax gourd and winter gourd, is a large fruit either round or elongated in shape, somewhat resembling a watermelon but paler in exterior color and has a...
Most people have access to a yard full of raw materials like flowers, twigs, gourds and berries. For those with a flare for creativity, these materials are useful in making all types of home decor...
As tradition would have it, drinking yerba mate is more than a social event--it can break down barriers to friendship and create bonds between people. In Paraguay and other South American...
A güiro is an instrument that is used mainly in Latin American music. Making a güiro is simple; but you can go the extra mile and decorate it to make the guiro more elaborate. All you need to make...
Terere is yerba mate tea prepared on ice. In some South American countries like Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina terere is a traditional drink. Terere is great for cooling off in summer and has many...
So, you're hosting Thanksgiving at your place. Maybe it's your first one, or maybe you overdid the guest list. Either way, one of the pros of hosting is getting to decorate. You can decorate...
Gourd baskets are made from the dried, hollow shell of gourd fruit. Make gourd baskets in different shapes and sizes depending on the size of the gourd you pick. Another option is to paint or burn...
Hysteria is a mental disorder brought on by intense anxiety and is characterized by loss of control over actions and emotions and sudden outbursts and loss of consciousness. Hysteria appears in...
Yerba Mate (Herb Gourd) is a tea-like drink that is popular in several South American countries. It's touted to be as stimulating as coffee or tea without causing jitters or insomnia. It's also...
Gourds have been used for bowls and baskets for hundreds of years. For many, they were a necessity; for some, a beautifully painted gourd bowl was a work of art. Today, the gourd bowl is...
Decorating gourd bowls can not only show off your creative side, they can also be practical additions to your home. Gourds come in all shapes and sizes and are relatively inexpensive in most...
Gaara of the Desert is a character from the Naruto world and carries a huge gourd made of sand on his back. If you're planning on making a Gaara costume, making his gourd is essential to nailing...
Scarecrows have been around for hundreds of years. They act as watchdogs for gardens and farms, keeping birds away. Now, they serve as a true showpiece of a fall garden. You can take the autumn...
Learning to play the sitar can be a fun and exciting experience, but it takes practice and dedication. Proper positioning and hand techniques are important to learning to play the sitar. With a...
The tambura, a stringed instrument made of a hollow gourd, can be found in many forms and fashions, depending on its country of origin. A member of the lute family, it is truly an elegant piece....
Most people think that baby rattles have to be shiny plastic do-dads with little plastic beads in them. Unfortunately these types of rattles, while bright, colorful and cute, can break, causing...
The sitar is an Indian instrument that originated around the year 1700. It has a large body made of a hollow gourd, a long neck and a varying number of strings. In order to play sitar with the...
Making a gourd purse is a fun and creative craft project that allows you to create something you will actually use. Once you know the basic steps for creating them, the possibilities are endless....
Learn all about gourd farms and decorative gourd art in this free online video arts and crafts lesson.
Learn how to make a design for decorative gourd art in this free online video arts and crafts lesson.
Learn how to add color to decorative gourd art in this free online video arts and crafts lesson.
Learn how to embellish decorative gourd art in this free online video arts and crafts lesson.
Learn how to add decorations to gourd art in this free online video arts and crafts lesson.
Learn how to finish a decorative gourd art project in this free online video arts and crafts lesson.
Learn about the different types of gourd art you can make yourself in this free craft video.
Learn how to make a shadow box from a gourd in this free craft video.
Learn how to prepare your gourd to make gourd art in this free craft video.
Learn how to color the inside of your gourd when you are making a shadow box in this free craft video.
Learn how to decorate the inside of your gourd for a gourd shadow box in this free craft video.
Learn how to make a Halloween decorations with spiders on it in a gourd in this free craft video.
Learn how to make a mask from a gourd in this free craft video.
Learn about drawing guides for making a mask made out of a gourd in this free craft video.
Learn how to color your mask made from a gourd in this free craft video.
Learn how to add embellishments to your mask made from a gourd in this free craft video.