Sunflowers are tall, cheerful blooms that bring bold color and pollinators to your garden. Most are golden yellow, but some varieties come in gorgeous shades of orange, red, or even burgundy.

If you want your sunflower garden to really pop, it all starts with knowing exactly what you're planting. "Start by reading your seed packet -- it will tell you how tall the variety gets and how long ...

Now is a good time to plant sunflowers seeds in the garden for a beautiful fall bouquet. Sunflowers, or Helianthus annuus, are typically not sold in pots because they don't usually survive being ...

I have always loved sunflowers but have never grown them. Anything I should know first? — A.R. Sunflowers are a great addition to any garden. Birds will love them, and they can serve as a food source ...

A vibrant garden doesn't have to take all season. These rapid bloomers turn bare soil into bold color in weeks, making seed starting feel instantly rewarding.

Sunflower seeds are typically planted out in spring which means there’s a while to wait if you’re eager to begin growing these tall circular blooms in your garden. While you can’t fast forward through ...

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 ...

Basil Treviso (Ocimum basilica) joined the Badabang! tomato in winning the outstanding edible awards for 2026 from the National Garden Bureau. This basil variety with a slight anise scent resists ...

This beginner-friendly guide explains how to start a vegetable garden with indirect and direct seed-sowing methods.