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28 August 2008

How to grow beautiful Sunflowers

This is what your garden could look like in August this year.... 'It is growing! Watch this space.....

Image of two children standing infront of their sunflowers  Image of a growing sunflower

Then read on... Sow seeds in April to early May

Image of a girl holding Sunflower seeds

1. First ask an adult nicely for a packet of seeds 

Image of boy preparing Sunflower seeds

2. Have a lovely time potting up the soil 

Girl planting sunflower seeds  

3. Put a seed in each pot

Family of sunflower growers

4. Water and plenty of sunshine - watch it grow!

Image of children with their hands in the air 5. Gently ease the young plant out.
Image of children planting seedlings  6. Plant in fertile soil in a sunny position.
Image of planted seedlings 7. Keep well watered and plenty of sunshine.
Image of a boy standing next to a sunflower 8. How tall is your sunflower growing?
Image of a bumble bee on a sunflower Bumble bees are friendly and welcome in our garden

Watch this space - more pictures to follow as the seedlings grow...

Last updated on 03/06/2008

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