Swan gourd

[Mrs Ava]

These, I assume, are inedible.  However, they are so crrrrrazy looking the children have decided to use these to carve at Halloween instead of pumpkins.  ;D

[Mrs Ava]

[calendula]

amazing  :o and beautiful too, would make lovely ornaments - I always keep pumps that have failed to get big as decorative items around the house, they keep for years - I'm inspired to grow these next year, thanks

[Heldi]

They are great.  :)

When I lived in Germany I  found their tradition of making doorstep displays of gourds and pumpkins every Autumn was lovely. Something I've always wanted to do since I've been home but never have.

[tim]

You can make music with them??

[Mrs Ava]

I'm sure the kids will make great decorations, and a fair amount of music as they carve them!  ;D  They are as big as decent sized pumpkins, and they are still growing!!