I have an idea: Why not grow some annual sunflowers, Helianthus annuus, to feed the bees, butterflies, birds, and you? They are so easy to start from seed, so if you have never grown plants from seed ...

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, ...

Sunflowers have a way of making gardens brighter and happier. They make beautiful and summery cut flowers for vases and bouquets. Sunflowers are also an excellent source of food for the wildlife in ...

Sunflowers are obviously sun-loving plants and they don’t do well in the cold, so you’ll want to start prepping the soil for planting well after the temperature has stayed above 50 degrees during both ...

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 ...

Time-lapse of a teddy bear sunflower plant growing in 88 days. This dwarf gold sunflower variety was planted in pot from seed. It bloomed into bright golden-yellow fluffy flowers about 5 inch diameter ...

Sunflowers are fun, cheerful, easy to grow plants native to North America. Native Americans ground the seeds for flour and used the oil for cooking and dressing hair. The sunflower also provided dyes ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Growing sunflowers from seeds can seem intimidating to novice and seasoned gardeners alike. Many ...

Sunny, strong and simple to grow: No wonder 2021 is the year of the sunflower. These cheerful plants brighten Vincent Van Gogh’s paintings. They make the best all-around seed for small birds (and ...

Question: We would like to grow tall sunflowers. What varieties grow well here and what care is needed? Answer: Many sunflower varieties are available to grow 10 to 12 feet tall. Some claim to grow ...

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