When Ukrainian immigrant Alex Babich stands in his Indiana backyard craning his neck to look 35 feet (11 meters) into the sky, he isn't just staring at a sunflower. He is looking at his roots — and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are often considered the perfect plant for beginner gardeners, but they can also be a subject of serious ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA/Gray News) - An Indiana man has set a new world record for the tallest sunflower. Alex Babich immigrated to Fort Wayne from Ukraine in 1991. He says when he began gardening, he ...