FROM THE GROUND UP

Seeds for Crafting
Gourd - Corn - Wheat

L. Ludes and Family

The look of pottery, the feel of wood, and the beauty of nature. "GOURDS"

A word of caution about gourds, and gourd crafting, it can be addicting, "GOURDS" are too much fun. The most interesting thing about gourds are the people you meet. "Gourds" can be grown anywhere pumpkins, or squash will grow. "GOURDS" are fun for the young the old the whole family. For the crafter, "GOURDS" can be a source of income.

The "GOURDS" are described by their shape and uses. Gourds maybe painted, stained, carved, woodburned, or left natural. They maybe dried, washed and waxed for a natural look. (it's hard to improve on mother nature).

Sizes of the gourds may vary from the pictures. Gourds can be from 1" high to 36" high, or more. Depends on types and growing conditions.

 

apple APPLE GOURD: Round and very smooth. Perfect for ornaments.
Applepear APPLE PEAR: Very sturdy for carving or just decorating for that special Christmas ornament.
Bell BELL GOURD: There are large bell, medium bell and small bell (each size is packaged and sold separately).

Large bell can be used in a variety of way. May be used to make "birdhouses", lovely bowls and containers.

Medium bell makes a great bowl or Christmas decorations.

Small bell may be hand painted or gold/silver leafed for very special ornaments.
Bottle Gourd BOTTLE GOURD: Lovely carved, decorated, painted or just natural in arrangements.
tobacco

CANTEEN GOURD, TOBACCO GOURD,SUGAR BOWL GOURD: The size size determines the names, the largest is the CANTEEN, medium size is the TOBACCO, SUGAR BOWL is the smallest. All gourds come from the same vine, to get a canteen grow one or two gourds to a vine. For tobacco or sugar bowl, let the vine grow as many gourds as possible.

These are great when a lid is cut and then decorate as desired, woodburn,carve, paint.

crown of thorns CROWN OF THORNS: Varies in size and colors, these gourds make great fall arrangments. May be hollowed out and hot wax poured inside to make decorative candles for the holidays.
spoon/dipper DIPPER/SPOON GOURD: Drill a few holes, and there you have it, a mother nature strainer, don't drill holes, and you will have a great drinking utensil.
egg EGG GOURD: Shaped like an egg, this gourd can be painted, carved, or drilled just like hens eggs.
goose/lump in the neck GOOSE/LUMP-IN-NECK GOURD: Has a lump in the neck towards the top, (looks like a bird) can be used for making all kinds of birds, also makes great vessels, or bowls.
luffa LUFFA: Natures natural sponges. perfect for the kitchen, the bath, the shower, and great for gifts.
mixed gourds MIXED GOURDS: A surprize in every package, no guarntee to be the same as the picture.
snake SNAKE GOURD: Used for making replicas of people and animals. Great for plant containers for small herbs, or mini plants. Seal the inside with wax to water- proof, and protect the gourd.
wart WART GOURDS: Very textured and colorful.
Broom Corn BROOM CORN: Used for making handmade brooms. Wonderful for wreath making, and for corn dollies, Perfect for fall decorating, and arrangements. The birds love it.

podcorn

 DECORATIVE POD CORN; Each corn kernel is enclosed in its own mini husk. These ears are great farmers market sellers, Great decorator items for fall arrangments. Wonderful accent with gourds.
indian corn DECORATIVE MINI CORN: Great decorator item, can be drilled for mini wreaths, large range of colors. Great for fall arrangments. Sure seller at farmers markets.
Mini Blue Corn DECORATIVE MINI BLUE CORN: Dark Blue mini corn, use in fall arrangments, farmers market seller.
wheat WHEAT: Black bearded wheat. Black tipped beards, lovely for wheat weaving and for corn dollies. Perfect for fall decorating and arrangements.
DWARF SUNFLOWER SEEDS: Large bright yellow sunflowers, aprox 10" high. Very cute. Fun for borders. great for the birds.

Seeds are $1.00 per package. Send a self addressed stamped envelope with at least double postage for 2 pkgs. of seeds.. adjust higher for more packages of seeds.

L.J.Ludes
From the Ground Up
30185 Chualar Canyon Road,
Chualar, California 93925-9501

Questions?? E-mail: ljludes@aol.com

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Web Page Published April 9, 1999