For many of us, sunflowers are a rite of passage into gardening. I expect you might recall growing lofty sunflowers at school or with a family member, hopefully with some success, at least in memory.

Sunflowers are easy to grow from seed, and are a boon to cut-flower patches and pollinator gardens alike.

What could be more symbolic of hope, optimism and summer itself than a striving sunflower? Whether you’re adorning your ...

Sunflowers (Helianthus annua) are among the easiest flowers to grow, and they thrive in the heat of our summers. Helianthus, the scientific name, means “sunflower” in Latin. Not only do sunflower ...