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, ...

Question. Everyone seems to grow sunflowers but I planted two packets of seed and got nothing. How deep do you plant the seeds, and will birds eat them? Answer. Birds, squirrels and other critters ...

Few flowers capture the essence of summer quite like the sunflower (Helianthus annuus). With their towering stalks, golden petals, and sunny disposition — literally, thanks to their habit of turning ...

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 ...

"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 ...

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 ...