Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Education and Communications: [header] How to dry lavender [title] Harvest the lavender before it's fully in bloom. [step] Cut the lavender at the base of the stem right before the buds open. This will ensure that the dried lavender will retain a strong floral scent and remain it's bright purple color.

Ending1: [title] Cut matured lavender flowers just above the leaves. [step] Aim to get the longest stem possible on the flower. Ending2: [substeps] It's important to leave a small amount of space between the buds so that if you plant the lavender outside of the grocery store, it will not likely rot. [title] Water the lavender to keep the soil moist. Ending3: Try to harvest the lavender in the late spring, summer, or early autumn. [substeps] If you're planting lavender in the spring, cut it in mid-spring. Ending4: Chop the rest of the lavender into thin strips to use as a garland. [substeps] Look for dried lavender at a floral store, florist, or craft store.

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