How to Harvest Sunflower Seeds in 2026: American Meadows Experts Share When to Cut, Dry and Save Seeds

A bee visits a blooming sunflower before seeds develop, highlighting the plant’s value to pollinators before the late-season harvest begins.

A goldfinch feeds on a mature sunflower seed head in fall, showing how garden-grown sunflowers can provide a natural food source for backyard birds.

Harvested sunflower seed heads show the range of sizes and seed development gardeners may see at the end of the growing season.

A field of sunflowers lines a rustic fencepost, showcasing the bold color and classic charm of one of the world’s most recognizable flowers. Their vibrant presence adds warmth and visual impact to any landscape.

Dried sunflower heads are carefully de-seeded, with harvested seeds collected in a bucket—an essential step in preserving the sunflower’s value and preparing for reuse.

Updated 2026 guide shows gardeners when to harvest sunflower seeds, how to save them, and ways to use seeds for roasting and feeding birds.

The seed head tells you everything about when it’s ready — you just have to know what to look for. Get the timing right, and one sunflower can provide seed for next year’s garden and birds all winter.”

— Tabar Gifford, Master Gardener, American Meadows

SHELBURNE , VT, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As late-summer sunflowers begin to nod under the weight of their seed heads, gardeners face an important seasonal question: "when are sunflower seeds actually ready to harvest?"

American Meadows, a trusted resource for

Wizardline Technologies Achieves EU-U.S. Data Privacy Certification, Expanding Support for Domino's Franchise Operators

Wizardline, PULSE Data expert serving 7,500 Domino's Pizza stores across the United States and Canada, can now serve EU and UK master franchise operators.

Our customers trust us with the data that runs their businesses. We are building the same rigor into our global operations that our North American clients have relied on for nearly 20 years.”

— Shawn Brunelle, Chief Executive Officer of Wizardline Technologies

HAMPTON FALLS, NH, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Wizardline Technologies, Inc., a nationally recognized PULSE Data expert supporting over 7,500 Domino's Pizza stores across the United States and all of Canada, today announced that it has achieved certification under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and the

Courage and Secrets Collide in 'While We Were Silent,' a Riveting New Novel by Alex Myers

VT, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Award-winning author Alex Myers returns with his latest novel, “While We Were Silent,” a dark and suspenseful murder mystery set in the insular world of a prestigious prep

Welch Shares New Data on Rising Farm Fuel Prices Under Trump; Vermont Farmers Paying $1,479 More on Average to Refill Fuel Tank

WASHINGTON, D.C. — New data shared by U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, shows Vermont farmers have been forced to spend at least $1,479 more to fill their farm fuel tank because of the escalating war in the Middle East. 

“Rural Vermont is paying for President Trump’s war with Iran—from climbing farm fuel

GruntWorx Appoints Stacy Penna as President to Lead Next Phase of Growth

Gruntworx helps firms grow with advanced tax workflows built with humans in the loop for accurate, efficient and scalable support. GruntWorx has helped thousands of firms grow better tax practices for more than a decade.

Gruntworx the trusted automation partner for tax professionals, today announced the appointment of Stacy Penna as President to lead key growth initiatives.

Firms need partners who understand both the technology and the human side of the work to grow. GruntWorx helps firms uplevel accuracy, expand capacity, and preserve the value of their expertise.”

— Stacy Penna, President

HAMPTON, NH, UNITED STATES, July 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- GruntWorx, the trusted automation partner for tax professionals, today announced the appointment of Stacy Penna as President. Penna previously served as Vice President of

Welch and Blumenthal Warn that Trump’s Threats to Bomb Civilian Infrastructure in Iran Could Amount to War Crimes

The Senators request information from Central Command about how CENTCOM ensures U.S. Forces in the Middle East abide by U.S. law prohibiting strikes against targets such as bridges or power plants for the sole purpose of terrorizing civilians  

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, alongside U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, expressed grave concern to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) that President Trump’s recent threats to bomb civilian

Triplett Highlights the Growing Role of Borescope Inspection in Aging Infrastructure Maintenance

Triplett highlights the role of borescope inspection as organizations adopt broader inspection strategies for aging infrastructure and critical equipment.

Maintenance decisions often benefit from information gathered through multiple inspection methods rather than a single diagnostic technique”

— Richard Wexler, VP Global Business Development at Triplett

MERRIMACK, NH, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Triplett Test Equipment & Tools, a test and measurement equipment manufacturer with more than 120 years of experience, is highlighting the growing role of borescope inspection as maintenance organizations expand condition

Welch’s Bipartisan Bill to Support Next Generation of American Aviation Advances Out of Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today joined U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) in celebrating the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee’s advancement of their bipartisan bill, the Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act. The Senators’ legislation would improve the Federal Aviation

NBRC, USDA Rural Development Deliver $1.9 Million in Funding to Support Community-Driven Initiatives

Today, the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) and U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (RD) celebrate $1.9 million in funding in support of 13 economic development projects across the Northern Border states of Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont.

The awards being made through this partnership boost

Tenovi Launches Gen 3 Blood Pressure Monitor, Extending a Patient-First Remote Monitoring Platform

Tenovi Blood Pressure Monitor Generation 3

Tenovi's expands remote monitoring suite, giving health systems, payers, and care organizations a single partner for cellular-connected RPM programs

PORTSMOUTH , NH, UNITED STATES, July 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Tenovi, a leader in remote monitoring and the No. 11 fastest-growing private healthcare company in America on the Inc. 5000 list, today announced