Sunflowers: Planting, Growing, and Caring for Sunflowers
With bright blooms that go all summer, sunflowers are heat-tolerant, resistant to pests, and attractive to pollinators. Harvest the seeds in late summer and fall for a healthy snack, or feed them to the birds! Learn how to plant, grow, and care for sunflowers.
How to Grow a Sunflower House | The Old Farmer's Almanac
Nov 29, 2023 · How to Plant a Sunflower House. Sunflowers are so easy to grow! Just plant sunflowers when the temperatures get warm—in the springtime or early summer! It takes between 7 and 12 weeks for your sunflowers to grow up nice and tall. Directions. All you need are sunflower seeds! Pick a packet or two of sunflower seeds that will grow at least 6 ...
How to Harvest Sunflower Seeds - The Old Farmer's Almanac
Tips on harvesting and roasting sunflower seeds for snacks, plus sunflower seed health benefits.
Sunflower Uses in Kitchen and DIY Ideas - The Old Farmer's Almanac
Jul 18, 2024 · The quintessential summer flower, sunflowers (Helianthus) has so many amazing uses from cooking to crafts! They're not just pretty but also practice as an entirely edible plant. See lots of ways to make the most of sunflowers.
Coneflowers: How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Echinacea | The Old ...
Planting, Growing, and Caring for Coneflowers. Catherine Boeckmann. August 1, 2024. Coneflowers, also known as echinacea, are one of America’s native wildflowers, beloved by butterflies, bees, and songbirds. Learn more about growing coneflower care—from planting to pests to deadheading.
2024 Planting Calendar by Zip Code | The Old Farmer's Almanac
Enter your zip code or postal code above. The 2024 gardening calendar tells you the ideal times WHEN TO PLANT vegetables, fruit, and herbs in your area. The chart lists: The SPRING planting dates. The FALL planting dates.
How to Save Flower Seeds for Next Year | Almanac.com
Oct 16, 2024 · Find out how to save your flower seeds to plant next year—it's so simple. Also, learn which annual flowers are best for seed-saving—from zinnias to sunflowers.
Growing & Selecting Wildflowers - The Old Farmer's Almanac
Nov 21, 2023 · When and how to grow wildflowers with 5 of the most common widely-adaptable wildflowers as well as lists of wildflowers by region—plus tips on how to select wildflowers for your yard and garden.
When Should You Plant Flowers? Let's Get Growing! - The Old …
Mar 14, 2024 · As with vegetables, there's a right time and a wrong time to plant your favorite flowers! Learn when to plant some of the most popular annuals, perennials, and bulbs, including when to start seeds and move young plants outdoors.
20 Sunny Yellow Flowers for Your Garden | Almanac.com
Check out our Top 20 Yellow Flowers for the Garden for a list of annuals, perennials, bulbs, and shrubs that all add cheery yellow to your landscaping and container gardens.