Sunflowers have captured our imagination for centuries. Archaeological evidence reveals that sunflowers were grown in Arizona and New Mexico as early as 3000BC and we have been finding uses for this most beautiful flower ever since. The Ultimate Sunflower Book is a beautiful, inspirational book packed with sunflower ideas. • Sunflower Directory: a comprehensive guide to the many varieties and cultivars of sunflower available today. Many are illustrated with specially commissioned colour photographs. • Gardening with Sunflowers: how to grow all varieties of sunflower with tips on how to grow giant sunflowers, and planting schemes. • Flower Arranging with Sunflowers: includes projects to create beautiful displays using sunflowers and compatible plants, whether dried or fresh. • Sunflower Craft: how to dry the flowers and seeds and prepare them for use in craft work and projects using sunflowers as inspiration. • Cooking with Sunflowers: sunflower seeds are a good source of flavour and are packed with B1 and potassium. This section looks at the many ways you can use sunflowers, including sprouting the seeds and baking with seeds, ISBN13: 9780004140216 ISBN10: 0004140214 Material Type: hardcover

Peel, Lucy