Sunflower

In today's episode we cover an underdog in the garden, and one that deserves a place of honor in any local food system, and that's the sunflower! This gorgeous flower produces high protein seeds, a delicious food oil, high quality livestock feed, and can even remediate nuclear waste!  We talk about the long and vital history of this crop, not just in its homeland of Turtle Island (North America) but also all around the world. We cover some tips and tricks for this ultimately easy to grow flower, and dive in to the many thing you can do with it. From snacking, to flour, to oil, to butter, there are so many things to do with this nutrient dense seed.    For early access to episodes, bonus content, and a direct line to the Rev Garden team, be sure to support us on Patreon! The Revolutionary's Garden | creating A podcast | Patreon