Sunflower:
Natural beauty in the sun

The golden messenger to greet the dawn

Since ancient times, sunflowers have carried rich cultural and historical connotations. From ancient Greek mythology to modern works of art, sunflowers have always been a symbol of light and hope. It is a faithful friend in nature, always follow the footsteps of the sun. Many great artists and writers have painted the image of this flower full of vitality with brush strokes, and Van Gogh's "Sunflower" has become a classic. Through these works, we can deeply realize the cultural value of sunflower and its enlightenment to the human spiritual world.

In addition to the field of painting, poetry is often used to celebrate the charm of this "golden messenger. "Who has a small life? General flesh and skin." The poet Wang Mian expressed his respect for life in his poems. With its bright smile, the sunflower tells us that even the most mundane things can shine brightly.

Sunflower's Journey of Life

Behind every sunflower leaf there is a touching story. Starting from a small seed, after sprouting, breaking out of the ground until it grows into a big colorful flower, all this is so magical and wonderful. The sunflower not only relies on its own efforts to absorb nutrients, but more importantly, it knows how to follow the direction of the light source. This is one of the reasons why we can always see them stretching towards the brightest place in the sky!

Scientists have found that sunflowers are able to track the sun's trajectory because their stem cells contain special hormone substances that, when stimulated by light, cause one side to stretch and bend faster than the other. This phenomenon is called phototropism. In addition, there are other interesting phenomena waiting for people to explore...

Build Your Sunflower Garden

Having a private sunflower garden full of sunshine is the dream of many people. For friends who try planting for the first time, don't worry about inexperience, as long as you master the basic skills, you can easily realize this wish. First of all, we should prepare the soil, choose fertile and loose land and apply organic fertilizer appropriately. Secondly, pay attention to the timing of sowing, which is most suitable in late spring and early summer. it is also very important to adjust the specific operation method according to the climate difference in different regions ~ for example, outdoor seedling raising can be carried out several days in advance due to the high temperature in the southern region.

with the passage of time, you will find that patches of tender green little heads gradually appear on this land ~ the first thing to do when you get up in the morning is to see if there are any new changes in those lovely little guys! Of course, you should also remember to give enough care for regular watering and fertilization.

Skilled hand arrangement-let sunflowers light up the home space

The sunflower element cleverly integrated into the home decoration can make the living environment more warm and harmonious. Whether the whole bunch of fresh flowers are placed in a conspicuous position in the living room, or the dried petals are made into exquisite ornaments and hung on the wall, it can bring unexpected results. If you're good at manual work, you can also try doing DIY projects, such as copying a mini version of Sunflower in watercolor paint, or weaving a blanket with a yellow stripe pattern on the bed.

Not only that, sunflowers are often used in wedding site decorations and holiday celebrations, because it represents the meaning of happiness and prosperity. Will you feel happy when you walk down the street and see that bright and bright color? Then act quickly and give it a try.

Health Benefits-Not Just Appearance

In addition to pleasing to the eye, sunflowers actually have many hidden advantages waiting for everyone to dig. In particular, its fruit-sunflower seeds are rich in a variety of beneficial ingredients. Studies have shown that moderate consumption of sunflower seeds can help supplement the nutrients needed by the human body, such as vitamin E and magnesium ions, so as to play an anti-oxidant and protect the cardiovascular system. And the linoleic acid contained in it also helps to maintain skin elasticity and reduce inflammation.