Few plants are more common around the world than the gourd family. They are grown for food and all kinds of useful, practical fun. This book shows how gardening, cooking, music-making, and crafting with gourds can inspire exploration and lead to new questions. You'll find yourself asking, "What else could we do with gourds?" Creative collaborations between young and old can lead to everyone learn¬ing new things. One great creative project often leads to another, so enjoy the exploration! You may even find yourself surrounded by gourds galore.