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Sunny Disposition THE YEAR OF THE S U N F LOW E R BY S A R A G A E WATERS PHOTO BY C A R LI ECONOM Y
a surprise, but 2021 is the year of the sunflower, according to the National Garden Bureau. These gorgeous blooms are certainly a summer favorite, and they continue to be available for harvest through early fall. The “classic” yellow with brown center is always a show-stopper, but there are many varieties to switch things up. Mixed together, they make a sunny arrangement for your kitchen or dining room table, and single stems scattered in vases around the house can only bring smiles. If you want to branch out and try a different variety, look for “chocolate” and “plum” sunflowers, or seek the “gold lite” – a yellow sunflower with a yellow center. On page 82, we pull these all together to create a simple-but-unusual arrangement. It’s not too late to celebrate the happiest of flowers during its year in the sun.
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