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Not many of the peas actually end up being cooked, they're just too handy to pluck off and eat as you're wandering in and out.

Seriously. I have chive issues!

It is a weird feeling taking off the heads of flowers. You're also right it's a time consuming job. Not so much with the marigolds but the other flowers you have to be so careful to get all the small dead heads. I have so much respect for people who have full flower beds to do.