Aug. 6 (UPI) --An Indiana gardener said his sunflower plant is within a foot of breaking a Guinness World Record -- and it's still growing. Fort Wayne man Alex Babich's sunflower surpassed the U.S.

Sunflowers can either be annuals or perennials, depending on the variety you choose to plant. Annual sunflowers complete their life cycle in one season, while perennial sunflowers reappear each year.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — When Alex Babich, 47, stood in his backyard in Fort Wayne, Indiana, craning his neck to look 35 feet into the sky, he wasn’t just staring at a sunflower. He was looking at his ...

SAN ANTONIO – Who doesn’t want to look out and see sunflowers blooming in their gardens? Since we are in peak planting season for spring, you can plant something that will bring joy and is also super ...

Sunflowers are tall, cheerful blooms that bring bold color and pollinators to your garden. Most are golden yellow, but some varieties come in gorgeous shades of orange, red, or even burgundy.

WAHPETON, N.D. -- After initial rejection and tough economic times, a North Dakota entrepreneur is realizing a major league dream. Just 16 years after two large corporations rejected his idea for ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Sure, they may look imposing, towering down at you over the other plants, but sunflowers are among the ...

A Catoosa family says a simple idea to grow sunflowers has quickly blossomed into a popular place for folks from all over to take pics. Sunflowers can make for some of the best summer and fall ...

Question: I want to grow sunflowers. How can I grow them from seed? Which types grow best in Sonoma County? Answer: Sunflowers are both cheerful to look at and easy to grow. They’re one of humanity’s ...