Everyone knows intuitively what a "normal" sunflower looks like Tall and bright, they take on an almost majestic appearance by the time they've grown to full height...

There's more to harvesting and drying sunflowers than many professional growers realize How soon you decide to harvest them will depend largely on energy costs, temperatures, and whether you prefer them to dry naturally...

Even though sunflowers have been cultivated for hundreds of years, professional growers are still discovering new methods for increasing output and improving the overall quality of the crop...

Sunflowers have been cultivated and harvested by many cultures for at least 4,500 years They've been used for a variety of purposes that range from culinary to medicinal...

It's easy to imagine a garden that is full of tall, brightly-colored sunflowers They're easy to grow, simple to maintain and can add a dazzling splash of color to any landscape...

The sunflower is one of – of not the most – loved flowers on earth It doesn’t have the grace of a lily, or the romance of a rose – but the sheer cheerfulness will instantly brighten up your day...

Few things bring to mind an American Fall season quite like Sunflowers…well, maybe pumpkins, but we’re going with Sunflowers on this one...