My talented young friend, Chelsea Rose, has been coming over to our house about once a month for a time to paint or work on other creative projects, have fellowship and prayer together. She always ...

Some gourds will dry within a couple of months; larger types can take nearly twice as long. When completely dried, they can be preserved with lacquer, varnish, wax, resin or paint, depending on their ...

RAVYNNE HUFFMAN/THE EXPRESS Families enjoyed a petting zoo and outdoor games during the 2025 Apple Festival at Curtin Village. CURTIN — It was a perfect fall day for the annual Apple Festival at ...

Birdhouse gourds originated in North America hundreds of years ago. Native American Indians such as the Chickasaw tribe are believed to be the first people to use gourds as birdhouses. The Chickasaw ...

This story is sponsored by Independence Bank. Danny Collins has been growing gourds for more than two decades and crafting them into birdhouses, snowmen, and Halloween decorations for nearly as long.

Birdhouses provide safe havens for birds to nest and raise their young, especially in populated areas where natural habitats can be scarce. Fortunately, making birdhouses is a fun pastime for families ...

New Jersey Audubon is hosting a Paint Your Own Gourd Birdhouse Workshop at its Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary at 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, on Saturday, March 15 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm ...