Here come sunflowers Every summer garden should include sunflowers. Cheery and tolerant of heat and drought, sunflowers can be tall and majestic, dwarf size for small beds or containers, and multi-branching for cutting. Sunflowers, a favorite of artist Vincent van Gogh, are simple to grow. Sow seeds, water, thin and stake if needed. Nibble on sunflower seeds.
Sunflowers are a magnet.
And best of all, children love sunflowers as much as adults. Obtain free plants. This month in the garden Procrastinators should stake tomatoes planted last month. Use wire cages to help support pepper plants, too. Consider the health and environmental benefits of push lawn mowers over polluting gas models.