Not all sunflower varieties grow well in pots. Large types, such as Helianthus annuus 'Mammoth,' are ill-suited for pots. Dwarf varieties are more suitable for pots; as a bonus, the shorter the ...

and sunflower (Helianthus annuus). However, producing such hybrids requires a lengthy process because the parental varieties need to be inbred for at least six generations by self-pollination.

University of Delaware entomologist Doug Tallamy’s research has identified “keystone” plant species that make up the foundation of many U.S. ecosystems by producing food for native insects ...

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Plus other celebrity gardeners, including Jim Carter and Imelda Staunton, on the plants they love (and hate) the most ...

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If you planted your first sunflower seed in a paper Dixie cup in kindergarten and watched it grow, you're probably hooked on these easy-to-grow, showy flowers for the garden. Sunflowers are perfect ...

The Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus), also widely recognized as the sunchoke, is a perennial root plant that isn't actually related to artichokes. Sunchokes are not a recommended companion ...

Nuts and seeds are two food groups with some of the highest levels of magnesium. Magnesium is an essential mineral for the body. It is involved in producing energy, protein, and strong bones. It also ...

Homeless advocate and outreach volunteer Tukayote Helianthus said he hasn’t seen Lund’s administration prioritize the safety and welfare of unhoused people. “People were scattered with no place to go, ...