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There are also many other advantages to propagating your own plants. Apart from achieving a level of self-sufficiency, you can ensure a regular supply of new stock and have more control over the quantity and quality of the plants you grow. There are many ways to go about it.

Cuttings

Many herbs including lavender, oregano, pelargonium, rosemary, sage and thyme

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