Gourd - Hard-shelled - Dipper
The Gourd Hard-shelled Long Handled Dipper, 'Cucurbita lagenaria', is wonderful for painting, decorating, or used as a water 'dipper'. Once cured, hard-shelled gourds, such as the Long Handled Dipper, will last indefinitely and can be painted, carved, cut, or drilled as you would do with wood for literally hundreds of craft projects. This dipper gourd can be used as a pot to hold plants or to dip water from a pot or other utensil. The Dipper Gourd can be left its natural color or painted any color you want. Plant in the spring, 2 to 4 weeks after the last average frost date and when soil temperatures have risen above 60 degrees. Place the gourds in full sun. The soil must be well drained and have lots of organic material. Gourds should be kept evenly moist and at the end of the season keep them on the dry side. Hard-shelled gourds should be kept in the garden as long as there is any life left in the vines. ... details
Clary Sage The Clary Sage blooms in summer through early fall. Clary Sages prefer full sun and average garden soil. This Sage is a great plant for dry, rocky soils. The leaves are also used to make sachets and potpourri.
