Few flowers capture the essence of summer quite like the sunflower (Helianthus annuus). With their towering stalks, golden petals, and sunny disposition — literally, thanks to their habit of turning ...

Gardening may be described as an activity that invokes serenity, but for breeders, it often signifies a purpose or a challenge. If you're neck-deep into the gardening world, you might have heard of a ...

We’re entering prime time this week for that signature flower of summer, the sunflower. The smile-inducing faces of these huge flowers have long been a garden favorite as well as a farm crop that’s ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A local gardener’s sunflower is reaching new heights, and possibly a new world record. Alex Babich, local extreme gardener, started growing sunflowers six years ago. It ...