You’ll often see the terms pumpkin, squash, and gourd used interchangeably because of their close relationship, although ornamental gourds are typically categorized by their thick skin and ...

Consider pumpkin’s cousin, the ornamental gourd. Though not edible, most ornamental gourds are part of the Cucurbita family — along with pumpkins, squash and melons. They can be dried ...

Many vegetable gardeners look for new crops or new varieties of crops they have experience growing to add to their garden.

Gourds generally have a skin similar to winter squash and though they're often ornamental, some varieties are edible. F&W's guide to squash and gourds gives you the best chef-inspired recipes ...