Growing sunflowers use circadian clock to face east at dawn Sunflowers grow better when they can follow the sun during the day Mature sunflowers face east, warm morning sun encourages pollinators It’s ...

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Companion planting is a clever way to get plants to work together to protect each other from pests and diseases and create a more ideal growing environment. While you might typically think of ...

Sunflowers, known for their resilience and ease of cultivation, can still falter without proper attention. Lucy Taylor, a gardening guru at Vine House Farm, has shared her insights on how to nurture ...

When the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency released its first round of data on certified crop acres for the 2025 growing season on Aug. 1, the numbers held a surprise for sunflowers ...

Scientists have answered a burning question central to the charm of sunflowers: Why do young flowers move their blooms to always face the sun over the course of a day? And then: Once sunflowers reach ...

Sunflowers are the exuberant darlings of the summer garden, and you can still plant them in August. No garden edible grows at a greater rate than the sunflower. Certain varieties take only two months ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. As Earth rotates and the sun moves across the sky from east to west ...

Lee Wilson managed to keep the floral bonanza a secret from his wife. What do you get your partner on your 50th wedding anniversary? Lee Wilson decided not just to get your average bouquet of flowers ...