have you considered growing ornamental gourds? Gourds have been cultivated for thousands of years and throughout history, ...

Ash gourd, also known as winter melon or wax gourd, is an essential vegetable in kitchen gardening due to its versatility.

No pumpkin can do all that. Mostly native to North America, ornamental gourds grow in a range of sizes, shapes and colors, some with smooth or shiny skin while others are bumpy and covered in warts.