4 Days Only, Get a FREE 2-oz Bottle of Formula 49 with Any Purchase of $49 or More!*
(Offer expires Tuesday, 7/28/20 at midnight)
4 Days Only, Get a FREE 2-oz Bottle of Formula 49 with Any Purchase of $49 or More!*
(Offer expires Tuesday, 7/28/20 at midnight)
"Love the new Formula 49... the fact that it will almost completely remove ink dye is a reason alone to call it a great product, not to mention how well it works to blend the inks. I just wish it came in a bigger bottle!" -Gloria Crane, Gourd Artist and Instructor
Check out the video above for great tips on how to use Formula 49, including removing Ink Dye when you make a mistake, conditioning your gourd shell and more!
Shown here, 2 beautiful gourds by Sue Sweder! Made using GourdMasterTM colors blended with Formula 49.
4 Days Only, FREE 2-oz Formula 49 with Any Purchase of $49 or more!*
(offer ends Tuesday, 7/28/20 at midnight)
To get your FREE Formula 49, wait for the pop-up window to appear automatically once the order minimum has been reached, then simply add the free gift to your cart.
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*May not be combined with some other offers and discounts.
Craft-Ready Ornaments are Back In Stock
Shown above a set of Craft-Ready Ornaments made using the images from our "Designs for Ornaments" Stick 'n Burn Pack!
To see the above video full screen and a complete materials list click here.
Shop Craft-Ready Gourd Ornaments!
Featured Gourd Post:
We love this post from Deborah Mills Russell! Judging by its shape, this is most likely the type of gourd that grows on a tree in tropical or sub-tropical climates. the shell is very hard once dry, so much so that it is usually cut or carved while it is still green, then allowed to dry afterwards.
Shown above, tree gourds growing on a tree in Belize.
Awesome Gourd Art in the NEW Gourd Art Marketplace!
(A place for buying and selling gourd art)
Beautiful gourd pot with pine needle rim by Jeanne Marie Wolfe! We love the bold colors in Jeanne Marie's piece, and the gold shimmer in her flower design. She did not have any information about pricing in her post in the Marketplace, but if you are interested in it we encourage you to contact her via her post in the Gourd Art Marketplace!
Egg holder gourd chicken with chef's hat, by Bahar Esintisi Hobi Evi! The English translator feature on Facebook did not appear to be working at the time of publication of this newsletter, so we could not get more information on this gourd, but please visit her post in the Marketplace here.
Lovely gourd with filigree by Deborah Hildinger-Young! Deborah writes in her post, "Hard shell gourd with carving, pyrography, silver leafing, and iridescent oil paint sticks. Embellished with waxed linen thread, feathers, Frogs Mouth Pod/South America, sea glass, and beads. Available for purchase through www.dhildingerart.com" Size 11.5 x 11.5 inches. To visit this listing, use this direct link.
See all the fabulous art for sale and post your own gourd art!
Please Note: The direct links given for the Marketplace gourd art will work if you are using the old version of Facebook, but might now work if you did the upgrade Facebook has been pushing out in the last few weeks. We have sent Facebook multiple texts to try to get the problem fixed but so far there seems to be no way to offer a direct link to an individual post, just a link to the Marketplace Group. Most people feel this is fine since it is fairly easy to find the art pieces we feature here from the main page of the Gourd Art Marketplace.
Today's Featured Gourd Art!
This beautiful gourd is by Barbara Prestridge! We love everything about this piece!!! The lovely designs and colors in the feathers, the string of turquoise chip beads trimmed with leather around the top of the gourd, and the beautiful multi-colored effect on the main body of the gourd. Well done, Barbara! Thank you for sharing your art work on Facebook.
Letters from Customers
"Just a note as a new customer to let you know that I absolutely LOVELOVELOVE the people gourds I received and just placed another order."
Thanking you,
Bev
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"My people gourds were exactly what I wanted. Welburn’s never fail to satisfy me with my order. They are perfect!!!"
Thank you
Linda Gammill
Shown here, Phoebe Welburn with People Gourd Variety Box, which includes 16 gourds, 1.5-3.9 inch in diameter.
(Gourd ring stands sold separately)
3 Days Only, Get a FREE Pre-Printed Stick 'n Burn of Your Choice with Any Order of $59 or more!
Offer ends Friday, July 24, 2020
See how easy it is to use Stick 'n Burn, click here!
Shown above, Stick 'n Burn Butterfly Pattern For Ginger Jars Pack
Side view of Tanya Russell Peila's ginger jar after she wood burned her Ginger Jar Stick 'n Burn Design.
Pictured above, Tanya's completed ginger jar project, which turned out beautiful! Thank you, Tanya, for sharing your artwork with us on Facebook! (Original Butterfly Ginger Jar project created by Gloria Crane.)
You can get the instructions to Gloria Crane's Butterfly Gourd Ginger Jar with Fitted Lid project as a DVD or as an Instant Access Online Class!
Get a FREE Pre-Printed Stick 'n Burn of Your Choice with Any Order of $59 or more!
Offer ends Friday, July 24, 2020
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There's still time to get 2 FREE packs of blank Stick 'n Burn with your purchase of a GloTracer!
A $65.00 Value, Just $39.95!
"Just got my glo tracer and it is fantastic. Very lightweight, easy to assemble and use. I have already used it to do two transfers on stick and burn. I recommend this product, the uses are as vast as the imagination." -Marcia
"Hello Welburn Gourd Farm, I just want to say how much I love the new stick-n-burn Glo Tracer. I used it this weekend and it is so much easier transferring a design onto the gourd. Love this," -Regina Ward
Shown here, Marcia Konopka used the GloTracer to create the designs on her native themed gourd vase! We love the vibrant colors she used on this piece! Thank you Marcia, for sharing your art work with us!
Featured Gourd Post:
Susan K. Burton created this beautiful lidded leaf bowl! Thank you, Susan, for sharing your artwork with us on Facebook!
We recommend using the following GourdMasterTM Ink Dyes, to create lovely colored leaves!
Awesome Gourd Art in the NEW Gourd Art Marketplace!
(A place for buying and selling gourd art)
Amazing carved gourd art by Lynda Smith called "Dragon fly flight"! Lynda writes in her post, "Gourd art piece..original art. Made by carving and dyeing." Price $150. To purchase or learn more, visit the Marketplace here!
Beautiful gourd piece by Carolann Chambliss! Carolann writes in her post, "Bold and bright, this lively piece will add a pop of color no matter where you put it! A beautiful conversation piece. Painted with ink dyes, black coiling around the top. Measures approximately 6" X 6", comes with stand." Price $225. To purchase or learn more, visit the Marketplace here!
Beautiful carved gourd bowl by Steve Paula Kiser! Steve writes in his post, "Bowl is approximately 8.5 inches tall and 9 inches wide. Carved and stippled with cut out leaf pattern that has been backed with cactus fiber." Price $100. To purchase or learn more, visit the Marketplace here!
This amazing tall body gourd vase by Debb Doyle Chiappisi sold for $150! To learn more, visit the Marketplace here!
To purchase or learn more, visit the Marketplace here!
See all the fabulous art for sale and post your own gourd art!
Today's Featured Gourd Art!
This lovely, bold gourd piece is by Lynda Pasternak! Thank you, Lynda, for sharing your gourd art with us on Facebook!
Letters from Customers
'"Greetings Folks! Wanted to tell you just how happy I am with the amazing new colors offered in your new gourd [ink] dyes! The colors a bright & crisp, easy to use, & best of all,I can use drops of concentrated color instead of tons of leather dye. I am very happy, & will be passing this info on to all my friends! Many Thanks!" - Cynthia B, Picture Rocks Art
See our full selection of GourdMasterTM Ink Dyes!
4 Days Only, Buy 3 Fili-Point Burrs and Get the 4th One FREE!*!
Offer ends, Tuesday 7/21/20 at midnight.
"The Fili-Point Burr is awesome! The cutting action is powerful and smooth, like cutting through butter, so it leaves a clean edge - this means less sanding for me (always a good thing!). From tiny filigree holes to larger cut-outs, this burr easily does it all!" - Mary Gehley
Shown above, Fili-Point Burr
See the amazing things you can do with a Fili-Point burr! Watch the video above!
Shown above, carved gourd bowl by Carol Kroll.
Shown above, filigree carved gourd vase by Pat Pelly Berkbigler
4 Days Only! Buy 3 Fili-Point Burrs and Get the 4th One FREE!*
Offer ends, Tuesday 7/21/20 at midnight.
*May not be combined with some other offers and discounts.
Looking for the GourdMasterTM Pro II Carver? It will be back in stock soon! We are expecting it to arrive within the next 10 business days. Be sure to sign up to receive a 'Back in Stock' notification by visiting the carver page and entering your email in the orange 'email me' box. Use this link.
Craft-Ready Ornaments are Back in Stock!
starting at Just $39.95!
Each gourd crop is different, see what our Craft-Ready Ornaments look like for the year 2020! Watch the video above.
Shown above: Craft-Ready Ornaments starting at Just $39.95 per bag!
Shown above, set of gourd ornaments by Dayle
This beautiful set of gourd ornaments is by Dayle! Thank you Dayle, for sharing your artwork with us on Facebook!
Pictured above, Craft-Ready Ornaments with designs from the "Gourd Ornaments Stick 'n Burn Pack", by Karen Weliver Boatright. Thank you, Karen, for sharing your art with us on Facebook!
Pictured above, Craft-Ready Gourd Ornaments painted using GourdMaster™ Ink Dyes and Transparent Acrylics, by Christy Barajas. See how Christy made these adorable ornaments, click here!
This beautiful stipple carved pair of ornament gourds are by Sue Sweder! Thank you, Sue, for sharing your artwork with us on Facebook!
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Awesome Gourd Art in the NEW Gourd Art Marketplace!
(A place for buying and selling gourd art)
Kay Johnson calls this beautiful gourd art piece "Hummers Delight"! She writes in her post, "Hummers Delight took Top Of Show at IA gourd show in 2018. It is approx. 9" high x 8"wide. Price includes shipping to continental US." To purchase or learn more, visit the Marketplace here!
Lovely carved canteen gourd oil lamp by Mary Ellen Ferderber! To purchase or learn more, visit the Marketplace here!
This beautiful sea themed gourd is by Regina Ward! Regina writes in her post, "Beautiful large sea turtle and more of the sea creatures that live on the reef gourd. Made with metallic inks and real Florida beach sand. Hand painted, pyrography, sealed with clear gloss acrylic. Measures W 8" X 14" H. Shipping in the USA $12.95" Price $250. To purchase or learn more, visit the Marketplace here!
This amazing faux wood carved gourd bowl is by Lesley Bradshaw Orr! Lesley writes in her post," 8” tall by 9” wide. (Dimensions approximate.) Includes Metal stand.50% discount on shipping. Won 1st place in its division at the Georgia Gourd Society Festival. Artist was featured in the American Gourd Society Magazine." Price $475. To purchase or learn more, visit the Marketplace here!
See all the fabulous art for sale and post your own gourd art!
Gourd Special of the Week:
Shown above, People Gourd Variety Box.
This beautiful filigree carved small gourd vase made from a People Gourd is by Pat Berkbigler! Thank you, Pat, for sharing your artwork with us on Facebook!
People Gourd Variety Box,16 Gourds 1.5-3.9 inches in Diameter (6"-15" tall)
Reg. $85.92 Just $69.95!
Today's Featured Gourd Art!
This incredible gourd bowl is by Shauna Henroid-Fowler! Thank you, Shauna, for sharing your artwork with us on Facebook!
Letters from Customers
"I'm very happy with my Proxxon mini jigsaw. I am both technology and mechanically challenged and am always overwhelmed when I receive a new tool to use. But this was so easy! I couldn't believe it. Basically all I had to do was put the jigsaw blade in, plug it in and go! WOW! So easy to use. I love it! Thanks for making products that make working on gourds so easy."
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A friend of mine had ordered your gourd saw with the foot pedal and let me use it. I immediately fell in love with the saw and had to have it. I have received and that little saw is so powerful. It does not disappoint. -Alice Forsyth-Bowley
"Challenge Gourds" Box Back in Stock,
FREE Shipping* When You Order Today!
Price: $168.71, Just $79.95!
Please Note: Supplies are Extremely Limited!
Above: Phoebe Welburn with HUGE box of "Challenged Gourds'
Above: Phoebe Welburn shows samples of the type of beautiful gourd art that can be made with gourds in the fun NEW "Challenge Gourds" Box!
Gourd Art by Ines Atkerson. Ines calls these beautiful gourd pieces, wall pockets! This is a great use for gourd pieces like those found in a the "Challenge Gourds" Box!
Here's what Jill said about her "Challenge Gourds" Box:
Get FREE Shipping* on the box of "Challenged Gourds"!
Price: $168.71, Just $79.95!
Only while supplies last!
*Free shipping is for lower 48 States. Excludes, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and International orders.
Offer Extended! Buy 1 Set of Jewelry Gourds Get the 2nd at Half Price!*
(Offer expires Friday, 7/17/20 at midnight)
Jewelry Gourds are available in 3 great size choices!
This adorable little gourd is by TeriLu Adler! Terry shared in her Facebook post, "Here are a few cuties I’ve made for an upcoming art fair in Indianapolis. I don’t make them very often since they’re very tedious and take a bit of time. Gourd bodies and heads. Caps, shields and capes are gourd shards. Feather fairies are about 3” tall. The rest range from 4” - 8.” Thank you, TeriLu, for sharing your artwork with us!
We love these hot air balloon gourds by Ray Costa! The colors and designs give so much life to the piece. We can't help but smile when we see this photo! Thank you, Ray, for sharing your artwork with us!
Offer extended, Buy ANY set of 20 Jewelry Gourds (small, medium, or large), Just $39.95! Get a 2nd set of ANY size for just $19.98! (Offer expires Friday, 7/17/20 at midnight)
*May not be combined with some other offers and discounts.
Featured Gourd Post
How fun are these jewelry gourds turned into people sculptures by Jan Larsen Morales! They turned out great! Thank you, Jan, for sharing your artwork with us!
Awesome Gourd Art in the NEW Gourd Art Marketplace!
(A place for buying and selling gourd art)
This beautiful good art is by Deborah Hildinger-Young! Deborah writes in her post, "10 x 8.5 inches, Hard shell gourd utilizing colored dyes, iridescent oil paint sticks, pyrography, weaving, and carving. Embellished with waxed linen thread, philodendron sheaths, frog's mouth pod, gourd seeds, feathers, reeds, and beads. Available for purchase by direct invoice through Square, or by PayPal link. Does not include S/H or tax if applicable" Price $150. To purchase or learn more, visit the Marketplace here!
These lovely summer themed gourds are by Chris Clark! Chris writes in the post, " Decorated gourds. Choose either the Hula Penguin or Swimming Penguin. 14 inches tall. Free Shipping. 48 contiguous United States only." Price $40 each. To purchase or learn more, visit the Marketplace here!
Incredible gourd lamp by Kursat Kutay! Kursat writes in his post,"Handmade gourd lamp with two bald eagles and two US Flags on each side. Includes delivery to anywhere in the US (2-3 weeks) and matching wooden base with complete cabling on/off switch and power plug suitable for USA. Thank you." Price $135. To purchase or learn more, visit the Marketplace here!
See all the fabulous art for sale and post your own gourd art!
Today's Featured Gourd Art!
This amazing gourd pot with a beautiful dessert scene is by Denise Ann Lown! Thank you, Denise, for sharing your gourd art with us on Facebook!
Gourd Special of the Week:
Get our NEW Lamp Hardware Kit with small size base or our original Lamp Hardware Kit, both Just $34.95 for a pack of 3! (supplies limited
Beautiful Gourd Lamps by Blanca Valdez-Ricaud!
Letters from Customers
"I just want to thank everyone down at the Welburn Farm for all your hard work... with the growing, the turning, the harvesting, the cleaning, the packing of orders, the customer service... and so on! Creating gourd art has changed my life and enhanced it in so many ways. Thank you for the work you do, so that artists can have such a wonderful “canvas” to work with! I’ve been a loyal customer since around 2000 and will continue to be. (PS. I love the ornaments!)" -Diann
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"I love your products especially the gourds. I have been working with gourds for about ten years now and have achieved the Fine Art category here in Virginia. Many people just can’t believe at what I have done with a gourd. The compliments are never ending. I always look forward to a new box of your gourds and can’t wait to start on one. Thanks again Sue Sweder Gourd Artist"
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"Welburn Family, I am a newbie gourd enthusiast and I must say that the service I have received from you has been wonderful. Thank you for helping me have fun!! I look forward to doing business with you in the future." - Wendy Curtiss
Craft-Ready Ornaments are Back in Stock!
starting at Just $39.95!
Each gourd crop is different, see what our Craft-Ready Ornaments look like for the year 2020! Watch the video above.
Shown above a set of Craft-Ready Ornaments made using the images from our "Designs for Ornaments" Stick 'n Burn Pack!
To see the above video full screen and a complete materials list click here.
Beautiful Ornament Gourds by Sue Sweder!
Shop Craft-Ready Ornaments:
Find Out More About the Stick 'n Burn GloTracer!
There's still time to get 2 FREE packs of blank Stick 'n Burn with your order!
"Just got my glo tracer and it is fantastic. Very lightweight, easy to assemble and use. I have already used it to do two transfers on stick and burn. I recommend this product, the uses are as vast as the imagination." -Marcia
"Hello Welburn Gourd Farm, I just want to say how much I love the new stick-n-burn Glo Tracer. I used it this weekend and it is so much easier transferring a design onto the gourd. Love this," -Regina Ward
Get the NEW Stick 'n Burn GloTracerTM with 2 FREE Packs of Blank Stick 'n Burn!
A $65.00 Value, Just $39.95!
Featured Gourd Post!
How cute is this gourd bowl by Cory Ryan! Thank you, Cory, for sharing your post with us on Facebook!
Awesome Gourd Art in the NEW Gourd Art Marketplace!
(A place for buying and selling gourd art)
Amazing musician gourd art dolls by Suzana Olivari! To purchase or learn more, visit the Marketplace here!
Beautiful gourd art by Linda Vacca! Linda writes in her post, "Had a perfect “basketball” gourd with good thickness. Measures 8.5” L x 9” W. Burned designs, carved and filigreed; I used inks, alcohol dyes/stains sealed in fixative and UV polyurethane. Attached glycerin treated long pine needle rim. Please private message me, accept PayPal and I will split shipping cost." Price $165. To purchase or learn more, visit the Marketplace here!
Beautiful Lizard Gourd by Karen Phinick Currier. Karen let's us know in her post that the art piece is, "Wood burned, carved, painted". Price $225. To purchase or learn more, visit the Marketplace here!
Fun goose gourd by Kay Lovingood! Kay called her "Lucy Goosey". She writes in her post, "This is a gooseneck gourd, so I went with the obvious and let it be a goose. The whole gourd has designs burned into it, each one indicating a different body part. The stem of the gourd sticks out of the “beak” like a tongue. Those who know geese will know that they have a certain attitude about them. But Lucy will mind her manners if you give her a good home. 14 inches tall and 11 inches deep. Price includes shipping within US. PayPal, please." Price $250. To purchase or learn more, visit the Marketplace here!
See all the fabulous art for sale and post your own gourd art!
Gourd Special of the Week:
Box of 6 Extra Large “Fancy Hook” Ornaments, 3.25"-4.5” in diameter.
Reg. $40.00, Just $29.95!
Shown above a set of faux pine cone roof Fancy Hook Gourd Ornaments.
Watch the video above to discover a fun way to use gourd seeds to enhance your gourd ornaments!
"I was recently privileged to receive the ornament gourds...cleaned with screw eyes and fancy hangars. They are so perfect! Exactly what I wanted, superb ornament gourds! Even arrived two days early. Thank you Welburn for your excellent product and service. You are the best!" -Barbara Kemple
Today's Featured Gourd Art!
This fabulous gourd is by Janet Holloran Bratcher! It is over 24" tall, has been completely cut out around all her design area (wow, amazing detail!) and colored with GourdMasterTM Ink Dyes. Thank you, Janet, for sharing this wonderful piece with us on Facebook!
Letters from Customers
"The new zipcutter burr is amazing. Love it. Thanks for finding new tools for us as well as projects." -Susan Velez
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3 Days Only! Buy 1 Set of Jewelry Gourds Get the 2nd at Half Price!*
(Offer expires Friday, 7/10/20 at midnight)
Jewelry Gourds are available in 3 great size choices!
This beautiful wreath by Steve and Paula Kiser is made almost entirely of Mini and Jewelry size gourds! We love all the filigree carving Steve did on his gourds and the incorporation of the leaves as well. Thank you, Steve, for sharing your art work with us on Facebook!
A creative way to use jewelry gourds to dress up your mantle, by Alison Reece Johnson. Thank you, Alison, for sharing your artwork with us on Facebook!
Jewelry Gourds Come in 3 Great Sizes!
3 Days Only, Buy ANY set of 20 Jewelry Gourds (small, medium, or large), Just $39.95! Get a 2nd set of ANY size for just $19.98! (Offer expires Friday, 7/10/20 at midnight)
*May not be combined with some other offers and discounts.
Regular Size Lamp Hardware Kits are Back in Stock!
The 2.75" base size is ideal for gourds 5"- 9" in diameter. The smaller 1.8" base size is deal for gourds 2"- 6" in diameter. Both sizes include base, lamp cord with on/off switch, and custom-made LED bulb. Pack of 3, Just $34.95!
Already have that right gourd you want to turn into a lamp, all you need is the lamp hardware? We've got you covered with our lamp hardware kit! Each Lamp Hardware comes as a kit that includes a base, lamp cord with on/off switch, and LED bulb.
Beautiful gourd lamp made from a Round-Body gourd, by Fabrizia Carnen Scalia! Thank you, Fabrizia, for sharing your art work with us on Facebook!
See What's New in the Gourd Art Marketplace
Beautiful gourd necklaces by Bettie Lake. Bettie writes in her post, " I make jewelry from broken gourds. Necklace and pendant sets and earring priced from $20 to $50 on my Etsy store https://www.etsy.com/shop/GorgeousGourdJewelry
Check out my unique wearable art!"
Gourd bowl by Lisa Kellerman. Lisa writes in her post, "Unique Handcrafted Gourd Bowl Embellished with Dark Leaves & Wire Woven Trim with Green Painted Interior for display (Potpourri, etc). Treated with Polyurethane for protection. Measures Approx 6 1/4"D x 5"H with 5 1/2" opening." Price: $20. To purchase or learn more, visit the Marketplace here!
Flamingo birdhouse by Marjorie Knox. Marjorie writes in her post, "This is a hand painted pink flamingo birdhouse. If interested and have questions you can email me at mjk24fan@aol.com." Price: $20 plus $8 shipping. To purchase or learn more, visit the Marketplace here!
Another great piece by Marjorie Knox! Cow is 8" high, Price: 20. To purchase or learn more, visit the Marketplace here!
See all the fabulous art for sale and post your own gourd art!
Featured Gourd Post
We love not only Amy's beautiful gourd with bamboo design and pine needle rim, but the lovely way she stylized her photo next the flower and blurred the background to make the gourd the focal point. Beautiful gourd and beautifully photographed!
Featured Art Work
Beautiful gourd by Leonie Caron! Here is what Leonie posted:
"Aloha Kakou! This Ipu Pawehe has my depiction of the Hawaiian Nene goose...Hawaii’s State bird. This gourd was dyed with coffee from the inside, which is a uniquely Hawaiian style. The dye didn’t “take” evenly, which disappointed me at first - until I saw the clouds behind the flying geese. I love it when nature takes over! The gourd is set in a hand woven ring of haole koa, which is a common weed found all over the islands."
Thank you, Leonie, for sharing your art work with us on Facebook!
Letters from Customers
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"I absolutely love your products! They're the best! Gourd art is relatively new for me so the instructional videos, suggestions and supplies are especially important to make this a fun and easy craft to do. The variety of products that you carry is just incredible! Just about everything one needs is right there on your store site." -Candy Rick
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"I have been ordering from Welburn for about seven years. My latest acquisition I worked with Olivia. She was great to order from, helpful, knowledgeable, polite and very easy to work with.
Welburn Gourd Farm is on my "bucket list" to visit. I love the products and the service is great. Thank you." -J Collins, Wisconsin
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