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, ...

I was exercising at the pool a few weeks ago and talked to a lady who asked me about sunflower care. One of the reasons she said she liked sunflowers is that their care is relatively easy. She also ...

Wild native sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are unrivaled in beauty when they bloom in late summer and fall, and they are easy to grow in the home garden or landscape. Sow seeds directly into the soil ...

In hopes to encourage more entries in the Hamilton County Ag competitions for the fair in November, Old McDonald Farm in Sale Creek is offering free sunflower seeds for planting. The farm is currently ...

The annual sunflower (Helianthus annus) has a long history in North America, with evidence of its cultivation for food, ceremonial and medical use by Native Americans dating back to at least 1,000 B.C ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – In the backyard of a home at the end of a cul-de-sac in Fort Wayne, you’ll find a garden fit for fairytales. The tomatoes are giant and the sunflowers are even bigger. “The ...

Yes, this is a native sunflower. You could call it a “composite.” All the "composites," or members of the sunflower family (or aster family, if you prefer) have their tiny, reduced flowers arranged in ...

LAKESIDE, Calif. — When you live in a beautiful city like San Diego, it's not uncommon to receive an unexpected guest. In this Zevely Zone, I met a surprise in Lakeside that homeowner Jeff Carver ...