Win Sunflower Growing Packs

From the smallest of people come the biggest of efforts. That’s the philosophy behind Daltons Sunflowers in Kindergartens Project, which sees youngsters learn about the wonders of nature.
Running until December, this year’s project features kindergartens from throughout the country, including Maraetai Beachlands Kindergarten, Highland Park kindergarten and Botany Downs Kindergarten. A wide range of prizes is up for grabs.
But how can little hands reach for the sun? To help them along, we’ve prepared a few tips and tricks with a little help from our friends at Daltons.

What are sunflowers anyway?

Big, brash and truly fantastic, sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are easily recognised by their flowers – with brilliantly coloured flowering heads, reminiscent of the sun – wide, hairy stems and coarse leaves.
No victim of the ‘tall poppy syndrome’, these majestic beauties grow quickly – to up to three metres within six months – turning all manner of nearby flowers into shrinking violets by comparison!
Ideally planted between October and December, sunflowers can be grown from seeds, which are available at garden centres nationwide, or as young plants.
Whether for their stunning good looks or tasty seeds, summer just wouldn’t be the same without sunflowers as these heliolatry honeys grace us with their presence, lifting and moving their heads from east to west, following the sun.
For more information about growing sunflowers, or Daltons Sunflowers in Kindergartens Project, see daltons.co.nz.
Thanks to Daltons, EastLife has FOUR packs to give away.
Each includes a 5 litre pack of Daltons Premium Seed Mix and a packet of sunflower seeds (Skyscraper) from Kings Seeds.
To be in to win, simply complete the form below.
One entry per person/email address; Winner notified by phone or email.
Entries close October 31, 2015.