And to create a festive autumn ambiance, I love making a big wreath of sunflowers from my garden, including the blossoms that have faded! Don't throw these big spent blooms away.

When planting sunflowers, first and foremost, find a sunny spot. Sunflowers grow best in locations with direct sunlight (6 to 8 hours per day); they require long, warm summers to flower well.

When you think of weeds, a bright, cheery sunflower bloom probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. But here's why ...

Her first tip is to wait until the back of the flower turns yellow; brown is even better. Harvesting is easy: simply pull the ...

Learn tips and tricks for growing sunflowers, like where and when to plant sunflower seeds, the best places to grow ...

It's one of a half-dozen farms in the Valley that open during the fall with a host of activities, including petting zoos, pumpkin patches, small amusement rides, cornfields, and hayrides. See what ...

Many types of flowers will bring butterflies to the garden, but these beautiful insects find some plants more attractive than ...

Autumn colors don't have to be exclusive to leaves changing. Fall also evokes thoughts of chrysanthemums, goldenrod and sunflowers. This beautiful fall photo was sent to us by Lana Joaquin.

Sunflowers, Helianthus annuus, are an annual with a strong single stem and a significant tap root. Planted in full sun and fertile soil, the plants begin to appear 10-11 days after the seeds are ...

The only person a tad stressed out is Franzoni. When you're in charge of more than 2 million sunflowers and a field full of tourists, a person can have sunflower nightmares. "I actually do.