Sunflowers continue to be one of the favorite summer flowers in gardeners all over. So many different kinds of sunflowers exist – from giant towering ones to mini sunflowers.
Multi-branching sunflowers offer nearly endless blooms along with bountiful seeds for goldfinches to enjoy.
Learn all about sunflower plant care, saving seeds, pest control, and enjoying your blooms in lovely bouquets.
Find helpful gardening tips on growing the best sunflowers in your garden and beyond!
It’s always sad as the growing season staggers to a close. Deciding what to do with sunflower stalks may come down to your remaining intentions for the garden. You can deal with dead stalks in a variety of ways, which I’ll share here for your convenience. Depending on how the last few weeks of the…
Dwarf sunflowers are the perfect fit for summertime flower arrangements! Sturdy stems and stunning blooms beautifully fill vases or burst out of handtied bouquets. Planting dwarf sunflowers seeds in spring or early summer results in these memorable summer flowers enjoyable for one and all. Sunflowers definitely seem to be one of the most popular blooms…
Sunflowers seem to be one of the cheeriest flowers in the garden! They grow beautifully alongside vegetables and other flowers. Try starting sunflower seeds indoors to get a jump start on your flower garden this year! So many different varieties of sunflowers look gorgeous and make it difficult to choose just one to plant. I…
Sunflowers bring such cheer and beauty to the garden. If you don’t have room for a towering sunflower plant, try growing mini sunflowers! These sweet patio plants bring miniature sunflowers to your classy container garden. Mini sunflowers are easy to grow in flower pots and they add a cheerful burst of color to your favorite…
Red sunflowers brighten up the garden with warm and less common tones for a sunflower. Growing red sunflowers is easy if you take the time to plant them and give any care they need. I lucked into some red sunflower seeds in a seed swap in 2020, where the bride saved the seeds from their…
Growing sunflowers brings so many benefits to the garden, from gorgeous blooms to edible seeds for snacking! Discover how to harvest sunflower seeds for snacking after the flowers are done blooming. Learning how to harvest sunflower seeds is easy enough for kids to do, too! It’s a great sensory activity for little ones to enjoy….
Have you ever forgotten where you planted seeds or where you transplanted some seedlings? Becoming familiar with sunflower leaves can tell you a lot about the plants and also helps with identifying sunflower seedlings! Sunflower seedlings can look an awful lot like zinnia seedlings. After all, they’re both part of the Asteraceae family, along with…
Mexican sunflowers bring a bright pop of red-orange to the garden or landscape. Native to Mexico and Central America, Mexican sunflower plants are beautiful in the garden and also lovely for cutting. Our girls enjoyed growing many different kinds of sunflowers over the years and the Mexican sunflower is no exception! Prolific blooms enliven the…
Imagine all the fun and gorgeous pictures you can take in a sunflower photoshoot! Plan ahead and find the best sunflower photoshoot outfit ideas for your crew to help ensure a picture-perfect family photo in the flower field. Every year, lots of farms open their fields to the public, allowing families, couples – and anyone…
A timeless symbol of summer, sunflowers lend vibrant energy to any garden. Black oil sunflower seeds may be sold readily as birdseed, but did you know you can also grow them for a flush of cheerful color in your garden beds? At the end of the season, I bought a huge bag of black oil…