15 GOURDS You Could GROW and CRAFT With - Ep. 041

Welcome to the weird and whacky world of GOURD GROWING, compliments of Gourdlandia. Yes, it's an actual place here in Ithaca, NY where you can learn to grow and craft with a wide range of gourd varieties. This is the brainchild of Graham Ottoson, who is obsessed with all her little (and big) gourd children, and gives us much food for thought (errr craft for thought of what to grow-because as Graham shares in the video, "Why would you ever want to eat a gourd?")....When we get to starting our vegetable beds at Flock, we may just want to grow some of these fine specimens. What crazy gourds would you recommend growing?
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[@mslydialove]

It’s so fun to watch someone so passionate for what they do!

[@FlockFingerLakes]

Agreed!

[@priscillaewaliko3804]

Where is she located?

[@bingbongalong]

@@priscillaewaliko3804 it's in the description

[@Coopsterish]

Gourds are the perfect vessel for the hunter/gatherer in all of us. Cool story about the symbiotic relationship between the Purple Martin and the gourd. Who knew?

[@gourdlandia]

Right. Sometimes I wonder about that first hunter/gatherer who picked up a gourd. I'd love to know that story.

[@kai-rhone]

I absolutely love her energy.

[@Ayupixie]

I adore how ya'll match energy!

[@amossymindset]

This was the most fantastical and groovtastic video to watch in between my coding lessons! I’m studying to be a software engineer so we can move out of the city and build a homestead/animal sanctuary and y’all’s videos of these neighboring businesses & farms are giving me LIFE! What a wonderful artist and property! Thank you so much for sharing with us💚

[@FlockFingerLakes]

Very great to hear!! We hope that all your hard work pays off and you get to live out that vision.

[@gourdlandia]

Thank you!

[@sillybeeful]

Good luck 🌿🌿🐔

[@gregsullivan8956]

Your videos make me happy

[@sandrawilliams8883]

Wow! Me too!

[@suburbanhomestead]

Why don’t I have friends that write odes to cucumber beetles? I must be in the wrong crowd…

[@FlockFingerLakes]

You'll have to come to the Finger Lakes Siloe!

[@suburbanhomestead]

@@FlockFingerLakes I know right. Maybe climate change will pave the way to a less bone chilling winter out there soon.

[@gourdlandia]

This is me, Graham, from Gourdlandia.... I'll be teaching a class through Atlas Obscura next month: Gourds Gone Wild: Growing and Crafting Gourds. 4 sessions, covering so many techniques!!

[@gourdlandia]

If this video stirs up your longing for gourds, consider joining the class!

[@charispowell7361]

Now I wanna do dipper gourds! So gorgeous!!! And I love this personality! I just grew 2 louffa gourd vinesme have had so much fun this summer with this doggone vine! I'm just gonna have to make a light!! Thanks for video!!!

[@glynnphillips9703]

Mss,Gourd Lady the world is blessed to have you in it ✨️ ✨️✨️

[@BethOvertonCPMmidwife]

She was a midwife!!! So was I and now I'm retired and growing things. I'm also an artist and just decided to try growing gourds so I can make artsy things.

[@soubunny3661]

The guy playing the gourd was lit 🔥

[@bizygirl1]

This was so fun to watch. I’ve read about your place in the American Gourd Society Magazine. I grew up with wild gourds but started creating art with them as an adult. Fast forward 30 years and I’m still at it. It’s been fun checking out your video. Hello from the west coast of NorCal.

[@DixieGirl9876]

Loved this one! As a lifelong gourd grower I would. haha I've grown bottle gourds, martin gourds, bushel gourds, ornamental gourds, canteen gourds, dipper gourds, goose neck gourds, snake gourds, Chinese bottle gourds, kettle gourds, African zulu gourds, apple gourds, cannonball gourds, Mini Tenn. spinner gourds, spoon gourds, dinosaur gourds and some I'm sure I've left out, . lol I have egg shaped gourds that I use in my nesting boxes to train new hens where to lay and to use in crafts, I have martin gourds nearly 30 years old my FIL grew, did you know during the civil war they grew canteen gourds between boards for really flat gourds (to fit in pockets) and they carried their drink of choice in them, as well as gun powder. For a school project once my daughter and I made a thumb piano out of a martin gourd with wood burned designs on the sides, it makes the sweetest music. I make jewelry with them and other instruments. Gourds grow really well here in the south, all the old timers that gourd farm leave their gourds in the field till it frosts a couple of times on them, they say they last longer/cure better. I like luffa gourds too, very useful from the bath to the kitchen and even in soap making. I have many gourds I've made into bowls and home decor items, some are painted, carved or wood burned. I've lost count as to how many varieties I've grown over the years. Apples gourds and pumpkin gourds are some of my favorite, they grow in that shape. Gourds are nature's containers!

[@FlockFingerLakes]

Love it! Glad there is another gourd-loving person out there!

[@GrandmaSezSo]

DixieGirl-You are someone I would love to get to know. I've dappled in gourd growing since moving to TN 6 years ago. Gourds do ok on their own here and I've never had to hand pollinate. My challenge is insects. I do not use any chemicals whatsoever as I grow my own food too.

[@Chillycherry10]

Have you never grown lunchlady gourds? Currently growing one rn! #APES

[@verlenelewis9866]

Such a fun and fascinating episode!

[@jackiebrown8694]

I'm glad I came across this video. I am a first time grower of apple, corsican, and a freebie bottle gourd. I get so excited when I go out and see how they are growing. I too can't wait to make things out of them. My husband made trellis type contraption out of pine trees that were cut down when we bought our property. I live in Aiken, SC

[@LunovaLabs]

So cool. I was like huh?! But I’m glad I watched it. Now I want to grow them!

[@gourdlandia]

I'm glad you watched too... turn that huh? into an ah!

[@theophrastuscarnegie6242]

Q: What airport did the gourd land at? A: LaGourdia. Awesome episode!

[@gourdlandia]

Hahahahahaha! Good one!

[@ja-uh9gz]

Love..love this! You feature so many interesting crafters, growers and artisans from your area. It's always so interesting, too...you learn something that you never knew...very educational. Gourdlandia...great name! I love her crafts, too. Thank you, Summer and Graham for another great video. 😃

[@FlockFingerLakes]

You're very welcome. Glad you took the time to watch, appreciate and enjoy!

[@gourdlandia]

Thanks very much! The gourds are teaching me things all the time.

[@sammijane1640]

Mind blown :) Amazing

[@sillybeeful]

Good Gourd!!! This was such an eye opener 👀 beautiful and hilarious

[@YunaOnHome]

You both got on so well, I could see quiet a friendship developing.

[@kathleenborsch1312]

I saw a video of someone creating the resonating chambers of a sitar out of very large gourds. Also, my daughter has learned how to embellish a round gourd with coiled basketry technique that is very exotic and beautiful. (Teacher is Jane Wilson.) I think I might try to grow round gourds now. Thanks for the informative and inspiring video!

[@juleyphillips8719]

The green one grows here in guyana south america the inside is use here as an ingredient for cold it grows on a tree not a vine

[@FlockFingerLakes]

Fascinating!

[@pabloacosta5050]

Omg! I love the energy in this video.

[@Niquis]

Wow, beautiful artworks made of gourds! And the lady is so delightful and passionate about her work! Inspiring! It is also very surprising how incredibly many areas, aspects and possibilities of growing plants exist in the world.

[@dewantoroo]

I sometimes still can't believe i watch these contents for free ❤️ another awesome episode with awesome passionate person

[@jeslynnebrown1979]

Omg!! This May be my favorite video so far!! I'm weirdly drawn to gourds for some reason 🤷‍♀️ Grew my first ones this summer can't wait to see how they turn out!

[@botanyboy5454]

I'm glad to follow Flock Finger Lakes ! I love being surprised with another interesting episode ! I live next door to an eclectic coffee/art gallery. There is a Gourd artisan on premise. I believe I am going to share this with him. He'll enjoy this!

[@lalop123]

Gourd on you guys!!! Job well done!

[@FlockFingerLakes]

hahah thanks Adam.

[@XRoxyOnPaws]

GOURDS ARE SO COOL I LOVE THEM AAH!

[@pennysimpson4707]

Thank you for this video. I've learnt how to isolate, and discern male from female. You've solved my squash problem.

[@helenchild4397]

Interesting and informative. This video gave me a good look into Gourdlandia!!

[@robinbyrd410]

I love love love gourds !!! Really like the sound that Curley dipper gourd made . Going to plant some tunnels this year!! I grew bird house and loofas last spring and I’m hooked on gourds now .

[@ourcozygarden]

That night deed 😄 That’s a lot of information packed in this episode. Thank you!

[@asmitadeshpande1712]

Fascinating video. I love how you are bringing us a variety of topics through this channel. It was very informative. Thank you.

[@FlockFingerLakes]

You're most welcome. Thanks for taking the time to watch and enjoy!

[@sandylee1717]

Another fascinating video!👏👏👏

[@TheArtsLaboratory]

and if you put in a mould while the grow to have gourds withexagonal o hearth shaped :)

[@rickyt3961]

that was fascinating.. I never had an interest in gourds until now... she's an amazing artist 👏🏽 thanks for sharing😉

[@FlockFingerLakes]

You're most welcome. Thanks for taking the time to watch and enjoy.

[@gourdlandia]

Thanks very much!

[@lindylou3519]

Super cool! Love creative & interesting people like her!

[@gourdlandia]

Thank you very much.

[@KristinaBakerSmith]

This is the first time I have grown these. I have the ones that pollinate at night and their doing a great job. Thanks for sharing, I learned a lot😎

[@anniebell6846]

Gourds are used at cases fr finger pianos in Zimbabwe

[@FlockFingerLakes]

Fantastic knowledge! Thanks for sharing.

[@thandocndlovu-qt2lk]

For eating too😊

[@HappyVacationer]

Just love your personalities! Wish we were neighbors! Enjoyed!!!

[@sashastarshanti3599]

Well, that was just delightful. Thank you Summer, and thank you to the lovely gourd growing lady that sees lamps in the beauty of the coolest gourds. She's still birthing procreation into the world.

[@gourdlandia]

What a sweet message... thank you for that!

[@eveaye2315]

Awesome! how fabulous creation art of gourd self growing to create amazingly. Thanks flocks , waiting your episodes.

[@Kamryn101]

This was so fun to watch and super informative!

[@igneousidol]

When I was young I tried growing birdhouse gourds...I would like to make a drum or musical instrument out of one...maybe in my future

[@gourdlandia]

Yes! Try again! Give them really good soil.

[@suekuly4723]

Wow! Enjoyed this. Such talent.

[@Jackson-nw5fi]

Just went to backers acres on the way back from a college visit- amazing! Picked up some rock soapwort, salad burnet, Satureja Montana, Chocolate mint, grapefruit mint and spearmint :) forgot her name but the main lady was super nice and full of wisdom!

[@shirleyking7521]

Absolutely fantastic 😍🤩 Now I'm obsessed ❤❤❤

[@anastasiawak894]

I love that you do these around the area. Just in time for Fall. What a great lady I love her.

[@elpidakessapidou7361]

Wow, this is a fascinating video, this lady is a real artist. Thank you for sharing, Summer.

[@veggiemom5]

I loved this interview! I love growing gourds.

[@fredahwiwu5219]

I've always loved gourds...they were used alot by my ancestors (Kikuyu from Kenya)..now this has made me coo coo

[@42apprentice]

This was fun, and Summer was a fire with the quips

[@42apprentice]

on*

[@amyp8162]

This is phenomenal! What a lovely lady/operation! Taking a road trip one of these days

[@gourdlandia]

Oh good... come and make something out of a gourd!

[@amyp8162]

@@gourdlandia heck yes!

[@jpallen719]

These are the same style gourds that Hawaiians used for their music and hula called Ipo.

[@contessacrisologo]

In my country, the Philippines, we have a traditional head gear made from gourd that was used by folks hundreds of years ago. And I believe there is only one person left who make such. Just sharing. 🙂

[@gourdlandia]

Gourds and people have such a long history. I'm glad there's someone in the Philippines keeping the craft alive!

[@debravannett2876]

Only half way thru... plan to go to her website and hope to see one of her making an actual lamp !!! ❤

[@lalop123]

I wonder, does she accept online orders? Her crafts look amazing. And I would love to purchase a piece of hers

[@ja-uh9gz]

Me too. I would love to purchase one of her pieces.

[@JeraldBaliteTV]

Visit their website

[@FlockFingerLakes]

We made mention of your comment to her, so hopefully she reaches out. Otherwise, contact them through their site www.gourdlandia.com

[@gourdlandia]

Thanks so much! I don't have an online store... I'm quite busy just trying to keep my little shop stocked. I don't suppose you have a buddy in Ithaca who could shop (and ship) for you? Or planning a trip to these parts sometime?

[@gourdlandia]

@@ja-uh9gz Thanks so much! I just have the shop you see in the video. I'm glad you appreciate my art!

[@jayveetrucilla697]

Very fun videos to watch, luv you Summer from Philippines!

[@RealBradMiller]

Love, love, love this person's enthusiasm for gourds!!! Would sit and pick her brain for years!

[@RealBradMiller]

So, now about half my yard is dedicated to gourds this year.... And I have permission to plant anything else, anywhere else on this giant property.... 😁😁😁

[@RealBradMiller]

Annnnnnd Graham sent me some seeds! Now, I ordered even more seeds, coming tomorrow from Mary's Heirloom. Can't wait to have a gourd-geous yard, thanks to the contagious enthusiasm of this lady!

[@nimfagladismenor3397]

Here in Philippines gourd its kind a vegetables , the recipe we stirred fried w/ shrimps or ground pork on it

[@FlockFingerLakes]

Very nice to know the uses!

[@kimmy6304]

absoluzely amazing!!! really really makes me wanna take one of her workshops 😍

[@gourdlandia]

I'd be very happy to teach you some gourd art... come take a workshop!

[@stephenking4170]

A worthwhile berry fruit to plant is the Japanese Raspberry, often known as Wineberry, Rubus pheonicolasius. It has very sweet shiny raspberry fruits. I picked a chip of berries a day off 1 solid plant for a month. They can occasionally be found growing wild around Katikati, Bay of Plenty. Now is the best time of the year to steal rooted shoots.

[@venkarri8534]

After several decades of my life, I've arrived at the conclusion that gourds are the most suitable vegetables for me. I started roasting all kinds of gourds (along with root vegetables) with clarified butter/ghee in my oven. When I eat those roasted vegetables, I go straight to heaven. It's just incredible. You guys are amazing for having a dedicated gourd farm. I am in NYC area. I would love to visit sometime.

[@preymanta6389]

Oh my goodness how cute are those!!

[@stacyw3250]

Beautiful work!

[@sandradanforth8524]

Very interesting I have always loved gourds. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@Zincchromeshema]

What a wonderfully fun video!

[@Banano91f]

So interesting content, thanks for sharing 😊

[@elizabethg.o6072]

Great video! So intriguing!

[@lolafiiona7014]

Summer this woman could be your best friend she's the only one I've seen laugh so hard at your jokes 🤣 I love this video and how she grew them on a trellis! So neat!

[@michaeltassinari3734]

Stumbled across the KZbin channel today man I was really impressed. I grew gourds the first time ever this year and was trying to figure out now. What do I do with them? I subscribe to your channel and heard your comment about trading seeds would like to find out more information and I’m really impressed with you’ve done with the gourds you give me some motivation. Thank you.

[@mmcm6692]

Hi Graham Ottoson, goodevening. The key to make Gourds as needed sustainable designs is to create a Plastic Moulds design as needed, and wrap it around the gourds fruits itself before they are fully grown. By doing, so, all plastics and packaging containers will be replaced at 40-60%. Few creative engineers, design artists as to what types of moulds are required as per FMCG needs. Lathe works - polishing- branding with modern Macheniries, eample: Laser Engraving of Brand on Gourds and product detailing on gourds via laser Engraving. Would be happy to work on this intresting sustainable products with modern technology,reducing plastics and packaging products. Great collections and workshop is amazing. :)

[@celestecollazo9493]

One of your best videos. So much fun! Keep them coming.

[@rachelevelyn22]

Beneficial nematodes have worked well for getting rid of cucumber beetles in my backyard in TX! Such a cool video, I’m excited to grow gourds this year :)

[@eveturner1260]

Wonderful thank you.

[@astridekko9229]

Oh I loved this. Looking for gourd seeds online now 😄 (Netherlands) so hopefully next year I can grow some 🌱 Graham is awesome! Very funny. Thanks for making this video 💚

[@gourdlandia]

Ooh... I love to think of gourds growing in the Netherlands!

[@lkhfun6575]

Now, I want to grow gourds. But where! Beautiful work!!! Thanks.

[@gourdlandia]

Thanks!

[@Chrysalid00]

So charming and interesting. Love how much fun you're having in your new community.

[@dagmarcirlan440]

Such a nice tip! Now I want to plant these too 😆

[@melindawest1861]

You had me at Titi tassels

[@judymcdaniel8886]

I loved this presentation. Your work is amazing. If I were younger Yea I would be a gourd artist. I am a longarm Quilter and do only freehand quilting. Only what the quilt says. As with your gourds only what they tell you. Good work

[@debbiepalmer1094]

She is awesome, what a lovely character. x

[@brianandtamiolson2330]

This video was awesome. I have always been fascinated with gourds and this has inspired me to try and grow.

[@gourdlandia]

Yes! Grow gourds!! Send me an envelope, I'll send you seeds in the springtime.

[@carriepiquette-henderson3625]

great video \

[@JeraldBaliteTV]

Very gourd (good) Video! Love it guys

[@FlockFingerLakes]

Ba-dom-chick! Thanks Jerald :)

[@sandyschellhorn5945]

love love love these videos!

[@joburgerer4127]

So amazing what this lady is doing. Very inspiring

[@SheriffofYouTube]

Glorious Gourds great little artist

[@dawn2131]

Officially more in love with gourds than I was before this video....what a weirdo! This woman may be my sister from another mister ! LOVED this video soooo much!

[@TheEmbrio]

So much fun !!!!

[@mwatson3302]

Heya! Just tweeted at you some info about a local Cayuga Nation movement. They need our help and we're living on their land. Google halftown must go. Peace to you!

[@FlockFingerLakes]

We had reached out to them via Groundswell last year and our contacts were passed on to them. If they are interested in us helping share their story, we hope that they reach out.

[@lindaperkins4716]

I so enjoyed your video. I too am a gourd artist, mostly using alcohol inks and pyrography. I tried growing some on a fence several years ago, had a healthy looking crop but when I tried letting them dry, they rotted. Not sure what went wrong. Did I harvest them too soon possibly? Your video has inspired me to maybe try again next spring (I live in Kentucky) but will use an overhead trellis this time. I am fascinated by them and love the connection with nature and Mother Earth. Congratulations on the success of your ventures!😊

[@surmanewyorkvlogs8415]

Hi beautiful, it’s really fun to watch. Thanks dear this is your new friend enjoyed your sharing.

[@charlottefouquet2616]

Loved this video I am catching up on your journey and this is sooo making me want to add gourd carving to the way too many hobbies I have haha ;)

[@Garysopinion]

As I see this, love you, love what you do , thanks for sharing your knowledge esp in a plastic world lacking natural materials.. Interviewer ask the right questions for us. Would love to make a wind instrument from a hard gourd. thanks again. may you be blessed coming and going.llllllllll

[@itowmyhome797]

Thank you

[@SHARONSHORTOrchidsandGarden]

Had a Gourd of a Time!!! 🤣🤣 that was sooo, cool!! Thanks,

[@FlockFingerLakes]

Almost lost our gourd over this!

[@SHARONSHORTOrchidsandGarden]

@@FlockFingerLakes 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gourdlandia]

Oh for gourdness' sake!

[@gourdlandia]

Send me an envelope, I'll send you an "Ithaca Is Gourdgeous" bumper sticker!

[@SHARONSHORTOrchidsandGarden]

@@gourdlandia 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@cardimelech7521]

What a fun and informative video!