www.meadowbrookegourds.com
| Meadowbrooke Gourds is the largest crafter of hard shelled gourds in the entire world. These all natural products are hand crafted right in the heart of Central PA and are used to decorate for every season both indoors and out - these gourds are retailed in every state in the union as well as a few countries abroad. Started in 1994, Meadowbrooke Gourds believes in “Always try harder & Always do Better”...an inspiring motto, however the place where Meadowbrooke Gourds is located is inspiring in its own right as well. Their farm lies at the roots of the Blue Mountain in central Pennsylvania – that is where all of their gourds are grown. Growing, Drying, Cleaning, and Crafting Tips For Your Gourd are available in addition to shopping.
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www.amishgourds.com
| Their slogan is: “Crafted in the Heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country” this is a great website to buy clean dried gourds for Crafts and Gourd Bird houses. They will even give their customers ‘Free’ Birdhouse Gourd Seeds with Every Order! There are free tips on gourd painting and the drying of gourds...and gourd crafting tools and crafting kits can also be obtained.
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http://hub.webring.org/hub/gourd
| This is one of the original & oldest gourd art webrings, and it was founded 12-31-96. This webring has two purposes: educating people about the growing, drying, and treatment of gourds and using gourds for artistic expression. These websites may talk about the tools used to prepare gourds for crafts, the growing of gourds in their garden, and where to purchase pre-dried gourds. They might also present crafts made from gourds.
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www.pagourdsociety.org
| The Chi Chapter of the American Gourd Society, their mission is to “Promote the use of gourds in Pennsylvania, growing different varieties and using them in artistic and functional craft by providing a supportive and educational environment for their members and the community”. Resources for gourders are available regarding gourd farms, supplies, tools, and techniques.
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www.americangourdsociety.org
| The American Gourd Society promotes interest in all activities relating to gourds: cultivation, historical uses, gourd show competition, craftwork, and artistic decoration. The links on this page should help you find information and resources that will help you learn more about gourds. A wide variety of information can be had along with contests, photo gallery, and upcoming shows.
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www.worldofgourds.com
| A noncommercial website of Gourd Links, your ‘one-stop’ connection to the leading suppliers, Shows, Societies, and Gourd Artists. A ‘must have’ link!
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