Sites with great information and inspiration!

https://www.gourdlandia.com/

https://welburngourdfarm.com/

Several years ago, I started growing gourds of all types on a self-made arch in my backyard. This 12 foot long and 6 foot high custom gourd tunnel was surrounded by heavily enriched straw bales. After a few seasons, success, some tweaking and a serious development of gourd fever, I now turn these home grown beauties into birdhouses, baskets, and many other things

The Whimsical Shanty was born, and I couldn't be more delighted.

This photo is a small wagon load from my very first batch of seasoned dry gourds! So much love and patience went into getting them this far, and I admit to feeling proud. I had to create hanging space for them in the shanty so they had proper air flow and such. No easy task as they weigh the same as pumpkins when they are fresh off the vine and take a year to dry/be useable! 

My workspace is modest and not so glamorous!  Somewhere in between a garage and deluxe shed! 

One of my first gourds -  Winter Moose!  There are so many possibilities with gourds. I hope to add some large kettle drums and engraved/carved items to my selections. This year I will be attending gourd festivals in Pennsylvania, Florida and Georgia. However you found my little niche' on the Web, I am so glad to have you visit! 

Buffy McGibbon

thewhimsicalshanty@gmail.com