Alex Farm

"Gourd-growers, specializing in the Giant African Bushel variety. This year we are selling seeds from our thickest, best-shaped ones."

This farmland has been in my family as a country retreat for over 40 years, and I have been coming here that long. Five years ago, my husband and I moved here full-time and I began growing gourds. I can't say why, but when I first saw gourds I immediately felt fascinated with them. Maybe it is because of their tribal qualities, since I am especially drawn to tribal art of all kinds. Natives have been using them for thousands of years and in certain cultures only shamans were allowed to plant, harvest and use gourds because they were considered so sacred.

(This listing was last updated on Oct 18, 2011)