Some Pretty Cool Sunflowers

Posted by Barb Hacker Sep 7, 2008

It has become a yearly tradition for my boys and I to grow sunflowers. The first few years, we struggled with it, but once we learned how to start them from seed indoors, transplant them outdoors and take care of the seedlings properly, we've been getting some great results.

Now, each year's sunflowers leave seeds behind. So, not only do we have the sunflowers that grow and bloom from our well-cared for seedlings, but we have several that come up on their own.

We get enough sunflowers to have a couple of different bouquets in the house through the season. We never pick flowers from the healthy plants, though. We can't seem to bring ourselves to do it. But, every year, mother nature takes down a few plants in a rain or wind storm and these become our lovely bouquets.

Cut sunflowers last a long time in a vase. Especially when we remember to give them some fresh water every couple of days!