Sunflowers are one of the few crops native to the United States. According to some sources, indigenous people likely began to cultivate them around 1000 BC. Sunflower seeds probably didn't reach ...

Headed to Raleigh's sunflower field at Dix Park? Peak bloom, the city tells me, is expected Saturday, which also happens to be the day of SunFest, a free event to celebrate summer and the sunflowers.

Sunflower seeds are a nutrient-dense food with health benefits. Moderation is key when including them in your diet. A 1/4 cup serving of sunflower seeds is 186 calories. Sunflowers aren’t just pretty ...

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 ...

Let's talk about the unsung hero of the snack world: the sunflower seed. Often relegated to baseball dugouts and road trip snack bags, these little kernels punch way above their weight in the ...

FRANKENMUTH, MI – The Frankenmuth Flower Festival attracts thousands of visitors to Michigan’s “Little Bavaria” each year, and it’s returning this weekend with a new theme. This year’s festival will ...

Sunflowers are far more than just bright, sun-facing garden ornaments; they are a critical global resource. As of 2026, global sunflower seed production has seen a significant shift, with experts ...

Here are five things to do in the garden this week: Fruit. Woodland strawberries grow from a California native ground cover (Fragaria vesca) that thrives in moist soil where sunlight is plentiful, but ...

The Santa Barbara Channel harbors some of the most brilliant and diverse marine ecosystems on the planet. The towering kelp forests that line our coast and surround the Channel Islands provide habitat ...

This article provides expert opinions from three nutritionists on the role of sunflower oil in weight loss. The opinions range from noting that it can be a worthwhile addition to any weight-loss diet ...

The dial has been turned up on the summer heat and the sunflower fields in Raleigh are ready to stand to attention. I don’t think there are more beautiful flowers in the world than the sunflower, and ...