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' massive blooms can bring a smile to any face and brighten up any landscape. While they aren't difficult plants to grow, and can even make a good plant for beginner gardeners, it's ...

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 ...

Sunflowers can either be annuals or perennials, depending on the variety you choose to plant. Annual sunflowers complete their life cycle in one season, while perennial sunflowers reappear each year.

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 ...

SUGAR LAND, Texas -- In his backyard, Ed Prudhomme is growing herbs and vegetables, but the true stunner is his sunflower plant, which is towering over his home. The plant is 20 feet tall. "The ...

DEWITT, Mich. (WLNS) – Ever seen a 13-foot sunflower? Denise Kelley of DeWitt has been growing the massive sunflower outside her home since May. “It was a little tiny plant. It’s like Jack and the ...