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 […]
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 […]
After putting my garden to rest for the winter I ponder about what sunflowers I’d like to start growing in the springtime. As I brush away leaves I think back and smile about the area I’m clearing as to what grew there last summer, and what I can take pleasure in growing there for the […]
It never occurred to me that anyone could have a fear of sunflowers, something that I’ve loved growing for most of my life, but it’s true there are many folks out there that have this fear, and either they or their friends and family would like to understand it further, as do I. So what […]
When you see a sunflower, you may not realise it has far more about it than many other types of plants. The uses and value it has for us extend far beyond the pretty faced plant most of us instantly recognise. Of all the plants and flowers in the world, it’s one of the few […]
Every year I love to grow sunflowers. They’re one of the fastest growing plants, and they also lend themselves to an education in the cycle of life and the facts of life. They also offer adventures with children and adults alike, as a competition for who can grow the tallest plant, to who can grow […]
I’m honored in having pets all through my childhood and adult life, including dogs and cats. And I too, like all pet owners, have had the worry of whether or not one of my furry friends has eaten something dangerous, accidental or otherwise. And sunflower seeds were on that list. So, are sunflower seeds poisonous […]
Having grown sunflowers for many years I have had many a plant captured by critters before its prime. I am of course talking about bugs, beetles, birds and all manor of wild animals. They are attractive to a trove of wildlife. And why not, sunflowers are truly magnificent and yummy to many creatures. So, what […]
The glorious blooms of sunflowers are such a big part of my summer, and bees are a big part of my sunflowers. And being pollinated is a big part in a sunflowers life cycle. I love hearing the humble bumble buzzing around, because I know it means the big beautiful sunflowers I have grown are […]
