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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The sunflower has a rich history as a North American native plant. Records show that as early as 3000 B.C., Native Americans ...

Sunflowers, including the popular annual (Helianthus annuus) are beloved for their bright summer blooms. While annuals need replanting each year perennial sunflowers offer an attractive option for ...

Mention “smiley-face flower” and what comes to mind? Probably the sunflower, a towering native plant of the Americas. The sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is more than a single-stem beauty with a golden ...

Tips from Minnesota farmers on how to plant and which varieties to choose. Is there any plant more cheerful and charming than a sunflower? This year, the sunny yellow bloom — the national flower of ...

Sunflowers are the exuberant darlings of the summer garden, and you can still plant them in August. No garden edible grows at a greater rate than the sunflower. Certain varieties take only two months ...

WAHPETON, N.D. -- After initial rejection and tough economic times, a North Dakota entrepreneur is realizing a major league dream. Just 16 years after two large corporations rejected his idea for ...