Originally cultivated by Native Americans around 3,000 B.C., sunflower is a native North American plant that has become a worldwide favorite, valued for its beauty as well as its numerous uses, ...

Of all the thousands of flowers in the world, one is almost universally recognizable: the sunflower (Helianthus annuus). With ...

If you planted your first sunflower seed in a paper Dixie cup in kindergarten and watched it grow, you're probably hooked on these easy-to-grow, showy flowers for the garden. Sunflowers are perfect ...

When you hear "sunflowers," the idea of growing them in pots may be the furthest thing from your mind. But there are many types of sunflowers, and some of them perform admirably in a pot, provided ...

Sunflower seeds are typically planted out in spring which means there’s a while to wait if you’re eager to begin growing these tall circular blooms in your garden. While you can’t fast forward through ...

Is it time to plant sunflower seeds yet? Sunflowers are best known for their yellow flowers, but depending on the variety, you can get white, red and orange flowers too. Sunflowers are the perfect ...

For a flourishing garden, direct sowing is key for certain plants. Carrots, green beans, and wildflowers thrive when seeds are planted directly into the soil, promoting stronger root systems and ...