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 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 ...

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 ...

Growing sunflowers from seeds can seem intimidating to novice and seasoned gardeners alike. Many questions may arise: Is my soil right? Do I need fertilizer? Does this garden bed get enough sun? Will ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are often considered the perfect plant for beginner gardeners, but they can also be a subject of serious ...

I was exercising at the pool a few weeks ago and talked to a lady who asked me about sunflower care. One of the reasons she said she liked sunflowers is that their care is relatively easy. She also ...

“The Organic Grain Grower” by Jack Lazor provides information on wide-ranging topics, from nutrient density and building soil fertility to machinery and grinding grains for livestock rations. The ...

We talked about gardening for birds previously, so let’s talk about a fan favorite for both birds and humans you may have forgotten — sunflowers. The sunflower seeds most of us are familiar with are ...

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 ...

Seeds from last year's sunflower crop will be distilled into spirits. Additional seeds will be planted in Girard this year.

UNION COUNTY — The outlook for sunflower seed crops in Union County appears solid this spring. Relatively warm spring weather means farmers will begin planting their crops in mid April, about two ...