{"product_id":"birdhouse-gourd","title":"Birdhouse Gourd","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirdhouse Gourd lets you grow your own birdhouse from seed.\u003c\/strong\u003e These hard-shelled heirloom gourds have been used for centuries, originating with African cultures, and remain popular today for creating natural bird homes. After drying for 3 to 6 months, the seeds inside can be shaken loose through an entrance hole you cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birdhouse Gourd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, non-GMO, hard-shell gourd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birdhouses, crafts, decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrying time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 6 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking natural birdhouses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafts and painting projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFall and harvest decor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily and kid-friendly gardening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrellised vining gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow after the last frost once soil has warmed, in full sun, and provide a sturdy trellis for the long vines. Let gourds mature fully on the vine, then cure for 3 to 6 months until the shell is hard and the seeds rattle inside. Cut an entrance hole, clean out the seeds, then paint or decorate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout MIgardener\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMIgardener is a Michigan-based company known for affordable heirloom seeds that help home gardeners grow more from every packet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIgardener","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50792548598038,"sku":"GOU02","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/gou02birdhouse_gourd_4d3dbd04-afb3-400a-bd57-dcfa57fd6c39.jpg?v=1764687885","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/birdhouse-gourd","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}