Question: A friend gave me several Mexican sunflower cuttings and said to stick them in the ground. Does this work? Answer: You hear stories about sticking stems in the ground and having them root, ...

What a beautiful week we had. This gradual warming is nice. We finally get a chance to enjoy spring rather than going right into the hot summer. Get out and take a walk in your area and see all that ...

For many of us, sunflowers are a rite of passage into gardening. I expect you might recall growing lofty sunflowers at school or with a family member, hopefully with some success, at least in memory.

Sunflowers have a way of making gardens brighter and happier. They make beautiful and summery cut flowers for vases and bouquets. Sunflowers are also an excellent source of food for the wildlife in ...

Sunflowers are traditional in the typical Midwestern garden, but modern hybrids have greatly expanded the palette of choices. Whether you want short, medium or tall; yellow, burgundy, bronze or brown; ...