Granola With Sunflower Seeds

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. 
2. In a large saucepan over low heat, combine the oil and honey and stir until warm. Turn off the heat. 
3. One by one, stirring to coat each thoroughly, add the flaxseed, oats, pecans, and sunflower seeds.
4.  Spread the mixture onto an ungreased, rimmed cookie sheet (two, if necessary) and bake for 15 minutes. 
5. Mix in the wheat germ and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned, stirring every 5 minutes or so. 
6. Remove from the oven and let the granola cool on the cookie sheets. 
7. Store in an airtight canister in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

How to Harvest Sunflower Seeds  

Sunflower seeds are ready to harvest when they are plump, and the back of the flower head is brown and dry. Cut the sunflower head off the stalk, taking about 1 foot of stalk. Rub the seeds over a plate or box; they should fall off easily. Store them in a sealed container. Learn more about harvesting sunflower seeds.