In other words, figuring out if the warted gourd you’re looking at at the farmers market got that way because it’s sick, or genetically predisposed to being wart-covered, is not always obvious.

Gourds are the runts of their family of fruits, too tough and bitter to eat, ... One seed supplier even champions something called a “blister gourd” as being “larger and more warted ...

MLive File Photo Decorative gourds, including orange and white-warted, are ideal for fall-themed displays in and outside the home. It’s difficult to be bored with gourds.

Ancestors couldn’t go to the hardware store or shopping mall to buy utensils and other household essentials. Instead, they improvised with items found in nature. The dried fruit of several ...

Warted Gourd (Gourd) This small warty gourd is sold and grown with other similarly small and warty gourds. Often people use these to fill decorative baskets or to accent a pumpkin display.

Fall break. Finally. The time has come to go home, sleep until 2 p.m. and stuff your face with delicious grub. In between these fruitful activities, take some time to be thankful. Yes, a fake ID, PBR ...