Time To Save On Holiday Shopping By Thinking Spring

With all the gloom and doom about the economy we're all looking for ways to save money and still enjoy life. Gardening offers just that opportunity. For those of us wanting something more accessible than planting in the ground and for the rest of us-Think container gardening. You can move the plants around to offer spots of color outside and inside.

You can have massive results with a minimal outgo of cash. If you're in the more temperate climates like San Antonio it's time to think of planting winter plants. For annuals the pansies, mums and ornamental kale.

For those in the colder climates it's bulb planting time.  Most nurseries both online and offline are having specials. So take advantage and buy now. Plant now.

Ready to get some inexpensive holiday gifts for teachers and others? Forcing bulbs is a great gift. Cheerful and a special gift for anyone. I found a bulb overstock special where you can get 100 bulbs for less than $15 including shipping.  Following my earlier post of how to force bulbs that gives you a little over 16 presents. (I haven't figure out how to explain to my wife why we have no space in the refrigerator for food, but I'm open to suggestions..) When you add pots and soil you have gifts for under $2 each!

And everyone loves receiving a gift of fresh flowers especially in winter. To find out more go to Overstock Sale at BloomingBulb

All in a gardener's day,