Sunflowers have captured our imagination for centuries. Archaelolgical evidence reveals that sunflowers were grown in Arizona and New Mexico as early as 3000BC and uses have been found for the flower ever since. This text includes: a guide to the many varieties and cultivars of sunflower available today; tips on how to grow all varieties of sunflower including giant sunflowers, and planting schemes; flower arranging projects with both dried and fresh flowers; how to dry the flowers and seeds and prepare them for use in craft work and projects; and the many ways sunflowers can be used in cooking, including sprouting the seeds and baking with seeds,