Time lapse of growing a sunflower seed to blooming. The dwarf sunspot variety was chosen and sown into soil. The seed quickly sprouted and turned into a young plant. Flower bud appeared around the ...

For many of us, sunflowers are a rite of passage into gardening. I expect you might recall growing lofty sunflowers at school or with a family member, hopefully with some success, at least in memory.

A woodland garden is surrounded by plants and trees - Joanne Dale/Shutterstock Are you looking for an easy-care, attractive ground cover that will produce flowers and berries to add some interest and ...

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