Episode Details

🌿🌸 Peas and lavender might seem worlds apart — but they share one beautiful thing in common: they’re both incredibly rewarding to grow and propagate. In this episode, we dive into two iconic allotment tasks: harvesting peas and taking lavender cuttings. We’ll chat through:
• How to tell when peas are at peak sweetness
• The right way to pick pods without damaging the plant
• Why regular harvesting boosts more flowers & more peas
• The best time to take lavender cuttings
• Step-by-step softwood cutting techniques
• Rooting lavender successfully without fuss
• Potting on, overwintering & growing new lavender plants
• How peas and lavender both improve your plot in different ways A perfect blend of edible gardening and propagation — with simple, practical tips anyone can follow. 🌱 What are YOU harvesting or propagating right now?

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💬 Quote from the Episode: “From pod to plant, every harvest and every cutting is a chance to grow something new.”

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