Erica Groneman + photo

Erica Groneman

Jun 14
2 min read
bubble 0
Bird sitting on a branch

My family loves watching birds in our backyard. We have several hummingbird feeders and other birdfeeders placed strategically throughout the yard. Have you ever made a gourd birdhouse or birdfeeder? It’s a simple and fun craft for people of all ages, especially kids.

How to make your own gourd birdhouse from start to finish:

  1. Plant your Birdhouse Gourd Seeds according to the planting instructions.
  2. Let your gourds mature on the vines as long as possible, then harvest and store over the winter.
  3. After the gourds are completely hard and dry, mark a point in the center of the gourd where you want to put the hole. The hole should not point up or down, so try to get it in a center space.
  4. Use a hole saw to drill a hole 1 ½” to 2 ½” in diameter. The size of hole you drill can influence which birds your birdhouse attracts. To make a bird feeder instead of a birdhouse, drill two holes opposite each other instead of just one hole.
  5. Use a spoon or knife to carefully remove the seeds and insides from inside the gourd.
  6. Using a 5/16” drill bit, drill two holes on the top of your gourd to use to hang the birdhouse.
  7. Using a 5/16” drill bit, drill two or three holes on the bottom of the gourd to allow for drainage.
  8. Cut twine to the desired length then thread through the top holes and tie. Alternatively you could use wire instead of twine on this step.
  9. Wash, clean, and dry your gourd.
  10. If desired, paint the birdhouse with acrylic paint then spray to seal.
  11. Hang the birdhouse and wait for a new feathered friend to move in!

Our Recommended Picks

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

0 Comments

No Comments yet! Be the first to start a conversation

  1. Garden Wisdom: 10 Life Lessons Plants Teach Usgrandmother and granddaughter harvesting from the garden

    Garden Wisdom: 10 Life Lessons Plants Teach Us

    Written By Lara Wadsworth Whether you’ve got a greenhouse full of rare orchids, a single stubborn pothos in your kitchen, or you just enjoy walking past a park on your way to work, plants have something to teach you. From sequoias standing tall for cen...


    Ashleigh Smith + photo

    Ashleigh Smith

    2025-08-20
    11 min read
    bubble 0
  2. How Microgreens Help Fight Nutrient Deficiencies Naturallyhands holding cut pea microgreens

    How Microgreens Help Fight Nutrient Deficiencies Naturally

    Written By Lara Wadsworth Microgreens vs Mature Veggies A study published in February 2025 examined the nutrition profiles of six popular microgreen varieties. The researchers discovered that all of these microgreens deliver significanly higher levels ...


    Ashleigh Smith + photo

    Ashleigh Smith

    2025-08-20
    5 min read
    bubble 1
  3. Grass to Garden: Lasagna Gardeninglayering plant cuttings and cardboard for lasagna garden preparation

    Grass to Garden: Lasagna Gardening

    Written By Lara Wadsworth Known by many names, including lasagna gardening, sheet mulching, sheet composting, and the cardboard method, this style of creating a new garden bed is taking the gardening world by the lapels and demanding its attention. Her...


    Ashleigh Smith + photo

    Ashleigh Smith

    2025-08-12
    8 min read
    bubble 0
  4. August Planting Guide By Zonecarrot harvest on soil

    August Planting Guide By Zone

    Written By Lara Wadsworth August is that time of year when everyone is getting a little sick of the heat. Many people are looking forward to pumpkin spice lattes and wearing their favorite sweater. However, the heat has not passed yet, and while summer...


    Ashleigh Smith + photo

    Ashleigh Smith

    2025-08-06
    10 min read
    bubble 0