Sunny yellow sunflowers are commonly grown as ornamentals and cut flowers, and their nectar-filled blooms attract pollinators, too. Bonus: after their flowers fade, sunflowers continue to reward ...

Pick sunflower seeds when heads droop, turn yellow-brown, and petals fall—usually late summer. Cut heads with stem, dry upside down indoors, then rub seeds out once dry. Roast plain seeds 5–7 mins at ...

The towering faces have started to bow, petals crisping, birds already casing the joint. You want seeds for next year — fat, viable, true to type — but ...

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 ...

A field of sunflowers lines a rustic fencepost, showcasing the bold color and classic charm of one of the world's most recognizable flowers. Their vibrant presence adds warmth and visual impact to any ...

The sunflowers have grown as tall as the house, and the heads are starting to dry. So how do you get them ready to eat? Here's the lowdown: Harvest when flower petals have fallen and seeds are plump.