I grew birdhouse gourds last summer. I was told to plant them near a light source, because moths draw to the light would help to pollinate them. I planted mine near a dust to dawn light. Not sure if it was the advice or they are just easy to grow, or possibly both. Nevertheless, I had lots of gourds from this planting. They are really fun to grow. I used some to make a birdhouses. I hand painted this one with a chickadee and some dogwood flowers, then sprayed it with craft sealer. I need to get it put up outside, I'm seeing birds with nesting material, a true sign of spring.

Ready for the birds

This is another birdhouse gourd that I grew, painted and entered in the fair, it took second place.