Winter squash, such as acorn or Hubbard varieties of pumpkins ... can reduce the need for chemical interventions, says Thomas. Sunflowers grow well alongside corn because they attract beneficial ...

When you hear "sunflowers," the idea of growing them in pots may be the furthest thing from your mind. But there are many types of sunflowers, and some of them perform admirably in a pot, provided ...

All five gardens were planted in March of 2019 and contained 18 species of native perennials from the mint, sunflower and pea ... because most of the colour and variety in human diets comes ...

All five gardens were planted in March of 2019 and contained 18 species of native perennials from the mint, sunflower and pea families ... because most of the colour and variety in human diets comes ...

Sunflowers have deep, strong roots that can help break up compacted soil, says Thomas. Planting different varieties of the same plant near each other is sometimes a good idea, but corn is different ...

“Sunflowers generally grow better in the ground because they develop deep roots and can grow very tall, especially the larger varieties," Chris explains. "However, dwarf varieties (like ‘Teddy Bear’ ...