Whether it's a field of yellow or a bouquet of sunny blooms, a big, cheerful sunflower is one of summer's most iconic sights. Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are known for being easy-to-grow ...

Sunflowers are versatile garden plants that pair well with many vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers. They are often grown to attract pollinators or for their bright, large blooms. While most plants ...

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 ...

Sunflower microgreens, with their delicate leaves and nutty flavor, are an excellent addition to a variety of dishes ...

UNION COUNTY — The outlook for sunflower seed crops in Union County appears solid this spring. Relatively warm spring weather means farmers will begin planting their crops in mid April, about two ...

Here comes the sun. The heads of young sunflower plants — those with immature flowers — follow the sun during the day, then reverse course at night, so they’re ready to face the dawn. But no one knew ...

DEAR JOAN: We had sunflower seedlings that were 2 feet high a few weeks ago, but our bird friends are eating the leaves. The birds are small, gray in color with yellow breasts — some kind of finch.

DEAR JOAN: What are the little birds that eat sunflower leaves? They don’t bother the blossoms or seeds, but sure peck away at the leaves. We have a plant right outside one of our windows and enjoy ...