The Sunflower Project

Join the town of North Branford as we plan to beautify our community by growing sunflowers to help attract pollinators to our farmlands and gardens!

Seeds are distributed throughout town – below is a list of sites North Branford residents may pick up a seed packet (please call to confirm availability):

• The Atwater Library
• The Edward Smith Library
• North Branford Town Hall

Information on how to plant and care for sunflowers:

• Old Farmer Almanac
• Growing Sunflowers
• Grow the Biggest, Tallest Sunflowers
• Serenata Flowers (thank you Abby!)

Information for planting to attract pollinators in the Eastern US:

• Selecting Plants for Pollinators
• How to Build a Garden for Pollinators – US Fish and Wildlife Service

Classroom and other information about pollinators:

• Pollinator Partnership – USA

Become a “Bee Friendly Farmer”