Growing Gourd, also summer squash

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24 Nov 17 L A Feely (New Zealand - temperate climate)
As i make unusual instruments , I would like to make something from a gourd if I could grow some in the nelson /Tasman area. Will they grow here? If so how do i process one after maturity so the shell stays hard. Thank you.
06 Nov 19 Te Ruwai (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate)
I saw this article online which you may find helpful www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/homed/garden/110093347/how-to-grow-and-decorate-bottle-gourds
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