2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (139+ words) Among the most widely cultivated and recognizable plants growing in gardens this time of year are sunflowers, members of the genus Helianthus. The showiest species and hybrid varieties within this cheery botanical club, such as common sunflower, often steal the…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (418+ words) Jackie and Alan took the measuring stick out to get a more precise measurement. An Ayrshire couple who reckon they’ve grown the tallest Sunflower in the region have told how their stunning plant has taken another stretch this week. Ayrshire…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago   (153+ words) “I’m 5-foot 6 inches, so it gives you an idea how tall they are,” said Roegner. Jeanne Goeden submitted her over 8-foot-tall sunflower growing next to her house in Kewaskum. Jeanne is 5-feet tall, and used a yardstick to give perspective....

3+ week, 2+ hour ago   (354+ words) Sunflowers of Somerset began distributing around 7,500 seeds to schools, Scouts, Brownies, playgroups, care homes, churches, cafés, galleries, and other organisations on March 21, marking the start of spring and the 10th anniversary year. Despite a challenging growing season, the project has continued…...