Birdhouse Gourd
Birdhouse Gourd is a fascinating heritage gourd grown for both its ornamental beauty and its practical history — the smooth, bottle-shaped fruits have been used for centuries to create natural homes for birds, a tradition that continues in backyard gardens today. Once dried, the lightweight shells are easy to cut and hollow into charming birdhouses that hang beautifully from trees and fences. Growing them on a trellis produces a dramatic, leafy curtain of greenery all summer long.