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 ...

Sunflowers can influence more than just the look of your garden. Their natural chemistry can shift how weeds behave, making ...

What's more striking than a dramatic sunflower heralding the long, glorious days of summer? An entire hedge of the cheerful blooms. However, a sunflower hedge doesn't just add a pretty focal point to ...

SAN ANTONIO – Who doesn’t want to look out and see sunflowers blooming in their gardens? Since we are in peak planting season for spring, you can plant something that will bring joy and is also super ...

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 ...

Gardening may be described as an activity that invokes serenity, but for breeders, it often signifies a purpose or a challenge. If you're neck-deep into the gardening world, you might have heard of a ...

"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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It's impossible not to love sunflowers. "They're so beautiful," says Ree Drummond, who started planting ...

If we handed you a box of crayons and asked you to draw a sunflower, you might begin by choosing the most vivid yellow color for the petals. After all, most people are familiar with sunny, bright ...

What is your favorite flower? One common answer is the sunflower (Helianthus annuus). Although they are popular for commercial bouquets, some might not realize how easy they are to grow from seed.