Show & Tell: The Tenacious Tendrils of Ithaca’s Gourdlandia - Atlas Obscura
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Show & Tell: The Tenacious Tendrils of Ithaca’s Gourdlandia

Even though she’s sheltering at home, Graham Ottoson has plenty to keep her busy at Gourdlandia. Nicknamed “The Gourd Lady,” Graham transforms gourds of all shapes and sizes into instruments, lamps, clocks, and other decor. In this episode of Show & Tell, Graham teaches Atlas Obscura co-founder Dylan Thuras the process behind her gourd-geous craft, from pollinating plants to carving with specialized gourd saws!

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