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 ...

Sunflowers are the exuberant darlings of the summer garden, and you can still plant them in August. No garden edible grows at a greater rate than the sunflower. Certain varieties take only two months ...

Sunflowers are growing on an 8-acre tract at Heritage Park, operated by the Johnson County Park & Recreation District. It’s the first such planting undertaken in a county park, and the public response ...

The annual sunflower (Helianthus annus) has a long history in North America, with evidence of its cultivation for food, ceremonial and medical use by Native Americans dating back to at least 1,000 B.C ...

From mid-July through October, New Jersey transforms into a sunflower lover’s paradise. Several farms across the state are hosting festivals with food, spirits, children’s activities and vendors. Most ...