Is any flower more synonymous with late summer and early fall than the common sunflower? Their giant, sunshiny blooms are enough to make anyone smile. Growing your own picture-perfect sunflowers just ...

At some point, even though it’s easy to buy seeds in stores and online, most gardeners think about collecting and saving their own seeds. Collecting and saving your own seeds does require some thought ...

As our summer winds down, many garden plants are blooming wonderfully and setting as many seeds as possible. When I go into the garden to deadhead (or even remove) annuals and perennials, I will ...

The common sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is a species of the Asteraceae family. The plant seeds are edible, and manufacturers use them for foods and producing sunflower oil. As such, sunflower oil ...

Certain seeds, like chia and flax, tend to hog the nutritional spotlight. But the less-trendy sunflower seed has plenty of qualities worth highlighting. Here are the health benefits of sunflowers ...

Sunflowers are rich in healthy fats, beneficial plant compounds, and several vitamins and minerals that may play a role in reducing your risk of common health problems, including heart disease and ...

Sunflower seeds are harvested from the flower head of the sunflower plant. While the seed itself is encased in a black and white striped shell, sunflower seeds are white and have a tender texture.