And, not only are they cheerful to look at, but they also produce edible seeds ... or bird food. Sunflower seeds stored in the freezer can last years until you're ready to plant them.

Sunflower seeds are the edible seeds harvested from the large, flowering heads of the sunflower plant (Helianthus annuus). These small, flat seeds are typically encased in a hard, black-and-white ...