lavender advice

[gan heather]

In the school gardening club I run I'd like to do two "projects" with lavender, but need some advice. I've been asked to plant some large lavender plants in the main playground to decorate it - how late into the year can I do this (the club doesn't start until October)?

I'd also like to take some cuttings of a lavender plant and have the children grow them on (to sell in our Spring plant sale). Again, will October be too late for that?

[rustylady]

You should be OK planting lavender in October, provided it's not frosty. Taking cuttings is best done June - September, see link here Herbs - taking lavender cuttings | How to | Projects | BBC Gardeners' World but it's worth a try in October.

[gan heather]

Thanks for the advice. I think I might make some lavender cuttings now and then have the children try their own in October. Try to hedge our bets a bit.