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- Make a hole in a potato
- Cut the stem of the rose and the bud
- Push the stem into the hole of the potato but not all the way through
- Fill a pot of soil and put the potato in about half way down with a good 3 inches of soil on top
- Make sure to give it plenty of water and keep it moist
- The potato keeps the stem moist and helps the roots to grow
If you are labelling plants, vegetables or fruit in the garden, save your lolly sticks or chopsticks.
They are the perfect size to indicate what you have growing in different areas!
Check plants regularly to stop an infestation of pests The bugbear for most summer gardeners...
- it encourages bees
- it acts as a repellent against mosquitos
- it is also a great plant to have indoors. Not only is the scent lovely and fresh but you can also use it in food or drink