Savor snack-tastic sunflower seeds once the radiant blooms have faded — if the birds have saved you any, that is

Watch as towering stalks topped by yellow blossoms become a beacon for birds and insects in the midsummer garden

Get beautiful blooms and herbs in summer by starting these choice garden picks from seed in spring

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Maximilian sunflower’s striking yellow flowers light up the fall landscape and attract pollinators and beneficial insects at a crucial time

Short and stunning, prairie sunflower brightens the garden and helps butterflies, birds and more

This month, go easy on the deadheading, savor the beauty of sunflowers and look ahead to next year's garden

Threadleaf giant hyssop adds color and fragrance to late-summer and fall xeric gardens

Set out some seed and grab your field guide. Bird-watching is an easy, entertaining and educational activity for the whole family

Gather seeds from your garden in fall, and you'll have a selection of plants for next year — without spending a dime