PERU – Most people use gourds for fall decorations or crafting. Not Ron Luginbill. Give the 72-year-old Peru resident a gourd, and a few weeks later, he'll have turned it into an exquisitely crafted, ...

Get creative with your floral pieces this holiday season, especially if you’re making them yourself! Check out these ideas from Pamela Parker, Owner of JP Parker Flowers.

It’s a good idea to do some background reading on preparing gourd surfaces for decoration before you start. Some may need to be soaked and scraped to remove the thin outer skin that is often ...