Sunflowers have a way of making gardens brighter and happier. They make beautiful and summery cut flowers for vases and bouquets. Sunflowers are also an excellent source of food for the wildlife in ...

Sunflowers are iconic for a reason. Their cheerful yellow blooms add a splash of color to any yard, and they attract many beneficial pollinators, like bees and butterflies. However, while you may want ...

Sunflowers are one of those happy plants many gardeners can’t resist planting. Kids love to watch the plants reach for the sky and everyone enjoys all the visitors. You are likely to see hummingbirds, ...

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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, ...

Question: We would like to grow tall sunflowers. What varieties grow well here and what care is needed? Answer: Many sunflower varieties are available to grow 10 to 12 feet tall. Some claim to grow ...

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 ...

Watch the fascinating life cycles of cucumber, Royal Purple Radish, sunflower, sage, and Italian basil unfold in this ...

Mention “smiley-face flower” and what comes to mind? Probably the sunflower, a towering native plant of the Americas. The sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is more than a single-stem beauty with a golden ...

You won't start seeing those beautiful sunflowers in bloom for a couple more months in Wisconsin, but if you're growing your own you might want to get started on planting now. Here's what you should ...

Gardening season is underway, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very helpful. Q: Last year I ...