Sunflowers on the Beach - Dave's Garden
2013年8月15日 · Sunflowers on the Beach by Marie Harrison August 15, 2013 On a recent trip to Henderson Beach State Park in Destin, Florida, I was struck by the number and variety of plants that grow on sandy dunes bordering the Gulf of Mexico.
Fast-Growing Flowers for Beginners: Unsurpassed Sunflowers
2020年6月25日 · Gentle and undemanding giants, sunflowers will grow almost anywhere they receive at least 6 hours per day of sunlight and plenty of water. Because the plants and their blooms are so large, I generally plant them at the back of the vegetable garden where they won't shade anything else--and include only perennial sunflowers in my flowerbeds.
Sunflower History- From Humble Wildflower to ... - Dave's Garden
2008年9月1日 · One stately stem topped with a huge daisy-like yellow flower with a big, seed bearing center is a familiar image. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center calls these sunflowers one of America's most common wildflowers. Sunflowers have the unique ability to turn their flowers and keep them facing somewhat sideways and towards the sun.
The History and Uses of Sunflowers - Dave's Garden
2017年1月28日 · Sunflowers are easy to grow and seeds are quite inexpensive for gardeners on a budget. Even small children and the disabled can be successful sunflower gardeners. (a sunflower was the very first plant I ever grew from seed before I ever started school) They make a great garden plant for both school kids and nursing homes.
The Max of Perennial Sunflowers - Dave's Garden
2013年10月28日 · (Since we always had plenty of potatoes and less sunflowers, I never tried them!) Those tubers make the plant perennial in USDA zones 4 to 9. Its narrow leaves can reach up to 10 inches in length on the lower part of the stem, but taper to about 2 inches up top. They are a favorite food of Silvery Checkerspot and Border Patch butterfly larvae.
Sunflowers, Counting Bees and Citizen Scientists - Dave's Garden
2009年6月17日 · Sunflowers, Counting Bees and Citizen Scientists by Darius Van d'Rhys June 17, 2009 Unless you have been living under a rock, you are probably aware of the disappearance of honeybees, due in large part to "Colony Collapse Disorder"" Scientists worldwide are working to pinpoint the cause, and find a cure.
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Why did the heads of my sunflowers close and won't open?
2010年5月9日 · I bought my first sunflower plant with three healthy, open flower heads. Everything was fine for a couple of weeks, then the stems started to sprout new buds next to each flower.
Back Button - Dave's Garden
2016年8月6日 · Evidence shows that sunflowers were cultivated and used for food, oil, medicine and dye for over 3000 years. Just like its larger cousin, the little woodland sunflower turns its face toward the sun as it travels across the sky each day and while the flowers may be smaller, they do tend to shine like jewels against the leaves of shade-loving ...
When do I plant sunflowers in Seattle? - Dave's Garden
2010年2月23日 · Beans and sunflowers can be planted 18-24 days after the last frost date. If you contact your county cooperative extension service, or a university in the area with a strong agriculture program, they should be able to provide you with a vegetable planting guide that provides the ranges for planting specific vegetable seeds in your area.