Beautiful, cheery sunflowers offer beauty for your garden and the promise of a delicious snack in the form of their seeds. Norbert Zingel / 500px / Getty Images Known for their brilliant yellow blooms ...

Discover the healthiest ways to enjoy sunflower seeds, from raw and roasted to incorporating them into salads, smoothies, and snacks for an extra crunch and added nutrients.

Growing the best edible seeds involves understanding how we can enhance the full function of garden plants, both cropping and ornamental. Yes, hopefully, we will be lucky enough to cultivate rich ...

Pick sunflower seeds when heads droop, turn yellow-brown, and petals fall—usually late summer. Cut heads with stem, dry upside down indoors, then rub seeds out once dry. Roast plain seeds 5–7 mins at ...

Sunflower seeds are a nutritious snack, a hearty food for wildlife, and a source of cooking oil. Annual sunflower species are a great flower to grow from seeds. Reseeding is a simple and affordable ...

It is sunflower season in the sunflower state and harvest is just around the corner, starting mid-September into October. As seed heads begin to ripen, protecting them from birds is essential. said ...

A field of sunflowers lines a rustic fencepost, showcasing the bold color and classic charm of one of the world’s most recognizable flowers. Their vibrant presence adds warmth and visual impact to any ...

Chanie Kirschner is a writer, advice columnist, and educator who has covered topics ranging from parenting to fashion to sustainability. Why can’t we eat sunflower seeds whole? Great question. I know ...