I saw this picture on the Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds website, and copied it to show you.  It is so cheerful!!!

 

The story with it was about a farmer who planted this field in sunflowers just to cheer people up this year.  That's why WE plant sunflowers every year:  they cheer up everybody who sees them.  They are also great for the pollinators.  When they are in bloom, the birds and bees and butterflies love them.

 

Sunflowers are so easy to grow.  You can buy a package of seeds in the spring, just about anywhere.  Then all you have to do is find a sunny spot and poke the seeds into the ground in April or May.  Then, get ready to be amazed.  

 

We have some sunflowers in the garden that are 10 feet tall.  And the birds love pecking out the seeds.  We leave them until they are almost empty, then save some seeds to plant next year.  But I do like to get a fresh pack of seeds every few years, and maybe try a different variety.

 

They are so much fun in the garden.  Try it and see for yourself.

 

HAPPY GARDENING!!!