This is where you become a plant parent legend. After months of tiny leaves and existential doubt, you’ll see a flower spike. It looks like a little purple antenna, as if your lavender is trying to call for backup from the garden fairies.
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The buds open from the bottom up, like a flower version of a zipper. And the scent? It’s not just “lavender”; it’s a symphony of calm. You’ll cut a few stalks, dry them in your closet, and suddenly feel like you run a boutique hotel.
But here’s the catch: first-year flowers are often smaller and less abundant. That’s fine—it’s a practice bloom. You’re not expecting a Grammy for your first garage band performance, right? Just enjoy the show.
