Teddy Bear sunflowers are dwarf sunflower plants, which produce fuzzy double blooms. The flowers are soft in appearance, and make wonderful cut flowers. Learn the right Teddy Bear sunflower care, to grow these sweet sunflowers from seed to bloom. Darling little Teddy Bear sunnies exude fun and joy. This beautiful plant has golden-yellow blooms, and…
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How To Grow Mammoth Sunflowers- Planting And Care
Mammoth sunflowers are giant, stately sunflowers that grow very tall, and produce large, seed-filled flower heads at season’s end. If you are planting mammoth sunflower seeds for the first time, it’s important to use the right planting techniques, as well as to provide the right care for best blooming and height. Learn how to grow…
How Late Can You Plant Sunflower Seeds?
Sunflowers are one of the most joyful flowers to share, and we certainly have been growing a ton of joy at the flower farm. Having sunflowers that last until the end of the season is very important for us. If you are wondering how late can you plant sunflower seeds, then you have come to…
How To Harvest Sunflower Seeds – Collection And Storage
If you are planning to harvest sunflower seeds from your garden, it’s important to collect them when they are mature and viable. There are telltale signs to watch for with sunflowers that indicate maturity. It’s best to watch and wait before cutting them down and collecting the seed. Learn how to harvest sunflower seeds, so…
How To Dry Sunflower Heads- Harvesting And Drying
Sunflower heads can get very large and dense as they grow and fill with seed. If you plan to use them for seed collection or for decorating, it’s important to make sure that they are dried properly. Learn how to dry sunflower heads and get the most out of your beautiful sunflower harvest. This year…
Pollenless Sunflowers In The Cutting Garden
As a flower farmer, we grow pollenless sunflowers in the field and cutting garden. Pollenless sunflowers are beautiful, come in a wide array of colours, and make spectacular cut flowers. The stems are strong, the flowers are large and sturdy, and they seem to last forever in the vase. People absolutely love them, and keep…
Can You Get Seeds From Cut Sunflowers?
Every year we grow sunflowers and put them in the farm stand. And every year it never fails that someone asks: “Can you get seeds from cut sunflowers?” Of course, who wouldn’t want to save seeds from cut sunflowers and grow these beauties in their own garden. However it’s not that simple. My answer for…
How To Plant Sunflowers For The Cutting Garden
Last year we grew thousands of sunflowers at the flower farm. We learned a lot about growing these wonderful flowers on a bit of a larger scale. In this post I will share tips that everyone should know about how to plant sunflowers for the cutting garden. Types Of Sunflowers To Grow For The Cutting…