Gardening may be described as an activity that invokes serenity, but for breeders, it often signifies a purpose or a challenge. If you're neck-deep into the gardening world, you might have heard of a ...

Researchers in CU Boulder’s Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology are taking a closer look at the drought-recovery efforts of these beloved blooms Drive down even the driest road in Colorado ...

Laurie Matheny, 66, spots through the blinds on her front door, at least two to three people a day who stop to admire her towering sunflower. "I feel like a spy," said Matheny. "But on my bad days it ...

HOFFMAN, Minn. -- When 10-year-old Noah Scherber planted four mammoth sunflower seeds outside his Hoffman, Minn., home in early May, he didn't expect any of them to take. Noah Scherber, 10, planted ...

This story originally appeared in the Oakland County Times. With a stalk that is too big for one hand and a height estimated at more than 20 feet, the mammoth sunflower in front of Michael Purdy’s ...

Sunflowers are easy to grow, have good-sized seeds that are perfect for little hands to sow and can grow as short as 18 inches or as tall as 10 feet. You can use them to teach a midsummer science ...

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.

Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are often considered the perfect plant for beginner gardeners, but they can also be a subject of serious competition. Every year schools, clubs, and other community ...