“The main difference is that [squash are] considered edible, and then [gourds are] considered inedible,” she tells Mental ...

However, are these festive gourds edible when it’s time to take down the decorations? Is it safe to cook and eat painted gourds? Gourds are part of the Cucurbitaceae family, alongside watermelon ...

The National Trust site, in Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, has been phasing out edible gourds and pumpkins over the Halloween period to help reduce food waste. The sustainable crop of vegetables has ...