Shaped like an oversized apple, these hard-shelled gourds (Lagenaria siceraria) grow six to eight inches tall and four to six inches across. In India, young fruit is added to curries. The skin is ...

Gourds are one of the most interesting and easy vegetables to grow in your yard. They are one of the oldest-known crops to be cultivated and have been used since prehistoric times as water containers, ...

Many vegetables can be grown in containers, but some of them may not thrive in this environment— especially if the pot is too small. Some of these plants need more space for their roots; others need ...

While a standard reusable travel mug might get you a discount at your local coffee shop, the reality is that single-use disposable cups are still as pervasive as ever, piling up in landfills with your ...

Our ancestors couldn’t go to the hardware store or shopping mall to buy utensils and other household essentials. Instead, they improvised with items found in nature. The dried fruit of several members ...