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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The other day I looked through my collection of sunflower jewelry, wondering what to wear. When it dawned on me how much each piece means to me. In fact, every sunflower item in my home has been given with great thought, as a token of love, or I’ve bought a piece as a reminder of […]
Whatever your reasons are for growing sunflowers, be it for the kids to see if they can grow the tallest or biggest blooms. Collecting sunflower seeds for roasting. Growing golden yellow or pink sunflowers for wedding bouquets. Gifting bunches of lovely pollen-free blooms to a friend who has allergies. For feeding wildlife or pet food. […]
Think about a sunflower. Is it tall? With one large brightly, petaled yellow bloom bobbing about in the summer’s breeze? A larger than life flower that dominates the garden – that your eyes are drawn to? That’s what I think of too. But if I were to tell you there are red, purple orange […]
Growing sunflowers is a joy for me, and over the years I have learned that I can take advantage of them being a companion plant to other flowers, vegetables, salads and herbs. I’ve honed in on the easy to grow and favorites that do well. Along the way I’ve discovered a few plants that aren’t […]
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 […]
