Does any plant say summer more than a Sunflower? I don’t think so!! Sunflowers are easy to grow and a fun activity that you can do with your kiddos. I am often asked “Can you grow Sunflowers in pots?” Sunflowers CAN grow in pots or containers. You will need to make sure that you are providing them with a container that is the right size for the variety that you are growing. The easiest way to do this is by reading the back of the seed packet. Dwarf varieties are a good choice when planting sunflowers in pots or containers. You can grow other varieties of sunflowers in pots but…

Sunflowers have to be one of my favorite cut flowers to grow in the garden.  They are fairly easy to grow and look beautiful in our farmhouse kitchen, especially in a white pitcher!! Where they are easy to grow and will grow in most environments there are some things to consider if you want to ensure you get the most our of your sunflowers.  Below you will find 6 tips for growing sunflowers for cut flowers in your backyard garden. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.  Find the…

Sunflowers are so easy to grow they are the perfect starter plant for your kiddos who are looking to get into the garden. By creating a backyard sunflower house your kiddos will get to enjoy the flowers that they grew all season. And if they save the seeds they can create another house for years to come!! Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.  Notes Before You Start Your Backyard Sunflower House It takes between 7 and 12 weeks for your sunflowers to grow up nice and tall.…

Did you know that there are two types of sunflowers??  And each is suited for different purposes?  Well I didn’t and when I learned this it was a game changer in what I grew to sell in our Market Stand.  Make sure you are choosing the Best Sunflower Varieties!! The two types of sunflowers are: single stem types and branching types.  These two types are so different from one another that I almost think of them as different crops. I grow the single-stem types because they are preferred in my market, but I can see where some growers would do better with the branching types. Here are some pros and…

Jasmina Dolce at The National Garden Bureau has declared 2021 the Year of the Sunflower!! And after a year like 2020 it seems very fitting that a flower that brings so much joy to everyone is chosen.  Some might even say it is a sign of hope and new beginnings. “To help promote gardening and create excitement and inspiration at the retail and consumer levels, the National Garden Bureau (NGB) selects a handful of crop categories to celebrate each year. As part of its “Year of” program, the selected categories receive promotion directly from the NGB and all members of the industry are encouraged to engage with their customers to…

Sunflowers. Does anything shout “Summer!!!!” more than bright, sunny Sunflowers?!? With bright blooms that go from mid-summer to early fall, sunflowers say “summer” like no other plant. Plus, 2021 has been designated the “Year of the Sunflower!” What better way to celebrate than growing some yourself? Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.  The sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is an annual plant with a large daisy-like flower face. Its scientific name comes from the Greek words helios (“sun”) and anthos (“flower”). The flowers come in many colors (yellow, red,…