The sunflower has a rich history as a North American native plant. Records show that as early as 3000 B.C., Native Americans cultivated sunflowers as food and pressed seeds to make oil. Although still ...

"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 ...

Tall sunflowers make handy natural supports for climbing vegetables and flowers, and their pollen-rich blooms entice insects to pollinate crops. However, sunflowers don’t play nicely with all edible ...

Add cheer to your garden by growing low-maintenance sunflowers. After the flower petals fade, sunflower seeds feed hungry ...

If you're looking for a colorful flower to add to your yard that is fairly easy to maintain, a sunflower garden is a great option for you. Even though the flower is great for beginning gardeners, ...

Sunflowers are the exuberant darlings of the summer garden, and you can still plant them in August. No garden edible grows at a greater rate than the sunflower. Certain varieties take only two months ...

Now is a good time to plant sunflowers seeds in the garden for a beautiful fall bouquet. Sunflowers, or Helianthus annuus, are typically not sold in pots because they don't usually survive being ...

They know their time is fleeting, and yet they have one mission: to provide for their next generations. While they consume ...