Forgot to comment on the sunflower: Ya know, there are some right pretty ones out there that don't look like the scrimble-scramble wild ones in the field, although those do have a charm of their own. Velvet Queen is one of the prettiest, I think. Mine have not become fully mature--too much shade and not enough water (who knew sunflowers need watering?). But you might want to think about using some to simultaneously annoy the neighbors and provide for bees in your yard.
