Gourd - Hard-shelled - Birdhouse

$2.39

The Gourd Hard-shelled Birdhouse, 'Cucurbita lagenaria', is commonly used to make birdhouses, pots, planters, bowls, toys, and hanging baskets. Once cured, hard-shelled gourds such as Birdhouse will last indefinitely and can be painted, carved, cut, or drilled as you would do with wood for literally hundreds of craft projects. Birdhouse gourds makes a great birdhouse. You can leave the natural color or paint it 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. ... additional information

Immortelle - Double Mix The Immortelle Double Mix, 'Xeranthemum annuum', provides shaggy everlasting daisies on long stems. They are essential for dried flowers bouquets and wreaths. The full, 1 to 2 inch wide fully double daisies, range in color from shades of pink, white, and purplish/wine. They are easy to grow and exhibit silvery foliage. The Immortelle begins to bloom in early summer and continues through summer. The Double Mix Immortelle prefers full sun and any well drained garden soil. They do well in dry, infertile soils. Plant in the early spring, 2 to 3 weeks before the last spring frost. The Immortelle is excellent for cut flowers, flower borders, or in wildflower plantings.