There are over 70 varieties of sunflowers, and most are the annual varieties that we’re all familiar with, unfortunately, they last for one summer only, but this is not so with the Gaillardia. With a little bit of easy care, the Gaillardia Sunflower comes back every year. Fantastic! So, what is the Gaillardia sunflower? Gaillardia […]
Sunflowers have been living among us for thousands of years, but why are sunflowers called sunflowers? I’ve been asked this question many times so, in this article, I’ll be providing the answer. Maybe it’s because they look like the sun. Perhaps the science of the Sunflower following the sun holds the key. Or Could the answer […]
When you see a sunflower, it’s natural to ask why are sunflowers yellow? In this article, I’ll be answering what makes sunflower petals yellow, and how we actually see their yellow-ness. I’ll show you what yellow looks like to pollinators, like bees and butterflies, and how they don’t see yellow as we do, and why […]
I love to grow tulips. A tulip bulb is a perfect package that contains the promise of beautiful flowers ready to burst out when the warmer weather comes. If you’re like me and have been gifted, or bought tulip bulbs too late to plant, then here are 2 methods to plant them in springtime and […]
One of my favorite times of year is harvesting sunflower seeds, my first favorite being when they’re fully in bloom. But it’s now that time of year that I can show you when and how to harvest your seeds. there are a few ways to store them to replant, and different ways to feed wildlife […]
If you have space in your yard or a large pot to grow a Mexican sunflower, then I’m sure you’ll have as much pleasure, as I have, in doing so. The bright red and orange varieties attract an abundance of butterflies and bees. And if you reside where hummingbirds live you’ll be pleased to know […]
If you feel that giant sunflowers aren’t quite what you want in your yard, or you only have pots, and still want to grow sunflowers, then the teddy bear could be the dwarf sunflower that’s ideal for you. I love growing these fluffy, bright blooms. They always put a smile on my face and are […]
There are over 70 varieties of sunflowers, and the beach sunflower is a bit of an anomaly to avid sunflower growers, but nonetheless, it has its place amongst the biggest, brightest and most colorful sunflowers that are already known and loved. So, what is the beach sunflower? The beach sunflower or cucumberleaf sunflower is a […]
There are over 70 varieties of sunflowers, and the swamp sunflower is one of the lesser known ones, but nonetheless, it has its place amongst the biggest, brightest and most colorful sunflowers that are already known and loved. So, what is the swamp sunflower? The swamp sunflower, or Narrow-leaved Sunflower, is a member of the […]
There is so much more than meets the eye to a sunflower. I take them for granted as they brighten up my summer days and put a smile on my face. For thousands of generations, they’ve been in our lives not only as food, but they’re also steeped in history and have an important part […]
