GOURD: Plant gourds if for no other reason than because they're fun! They come in a delightful, wacky array of shapes, colors, and sizes and are sure to bring a smile when you harvest them. Many will grow up fences and trellises, which makes them even more interesting and dramatic.

The Corsican Sugar Gourd looks like a wheel of cheese.
Round, flattened gourd growing up to 12" in diameter. Medium green when mature, tan when dried. Traditionally used to make boxes or shallow bowls. Also called Sugar Gourd.