Sunny yellow sunflowers are commonly grown as ornamentals and cut flowers, and their nectar-filled blooms attract pollinators, too. Bonus: after their flowers fade, sunflowers continue to reward ...

Pick sunflower seeds when heads droop, turn yellow-brown, and petals fall—usually late summer. Cut heads with stem, dry upside down indoors, then rub seeds out once dry. Roast plain seeds 5–7 mins at ...

A field of sunflowers lines a rustic fencepost, showcasing the bold color and classic charm of one of the world’s most recognizable flowers. Their vibrant presence adds warmth and visual impact to any ...

Sunflower seeds are a nutritious snack, a hearty food for wildlife, and a source of cooking oil. Annual sunflower species are a great flower to grow from seeds. Reseeding is a simple and affordable ...

The sunflowers have grown as tall as the house, and the heads are starting to dry. So how do you get them ready to eat? Here's the lowdown: Harvest when flower petals have fallen and seeds are plump.

If you grow sunflowers — and if they survived Hurricane Irene — harvest time is near. These gentle garden giants offer not only distinctive floral beauty, but also oil and seeds that are tasty and ...