Announcements

• JOIN: Click here to JOIN or Renew AGS Membership/Subscribe to The Gourd Magazine
• READ: How to Harvest Gourd Seeds, by the AGS Seed Team/Graham Ottoson (Gourdlandia)
• NEW: Education page with two catalogs of Tutorials - Bonnie Gibson's and those in past issues of ​​The Gourd Magazine
• ELECTIONS: Vote for 2026 & 2027 officers
• 2026 BUDGET: Vote for the proposed budget for the upcoming year (2026)

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Growing & Harvesting Gourds

WHERE TO BUY

• Gourd Seeds, Raw Gourds and/or Manipulated Gourds
• Crafting Tools & Supplies

WHERE ARE GOURD SHOWS

• Calendar of Events

• ​​DONATE: Click here to make direct donations to support AGS and AGS programs
• ABOUT AGS:  Click here to view Officers, Files, Budget and Meeting Minutes
• ​GOURD HISTORY:​ Click here to read articles about the appearance of gourds in different continents

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• AGS ARTISTRY AWARD: Click here to find out qualifications and entry guidelines
• AGS JIM STORY AWARD: Click here to find entry information for manipulated gourds
• AGS CERTIFIED JUDGE PROGRAM: Click here to learn all about the training program for judges​

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