Sunflowers in the Heat | Kansas City News

Grinter Farms in Lawrence, Kansas, is bracing for a Labor Day crowd despite scorching heat that’s stressing both sunflowers and insects—and threatening to shorten bloom time. Farm owner takes personal precautions with ice packs and shade breaks, but visitors still flock for the iconic fields, calling it a tradition or just pure scenic joy. Even with the heat, cool drinks and smiles abound—making the free admission (with donations welcome) a worthwhile escape into golden blooms. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/521e5e7f4cd3dcbc