When I first got married, over 40 years ago, I told my husband I didn't want cut flowers. I asked if he would give me a plant that I could later plant outdoors. Since then he has given me plants and has even added IOU's for picking out bulbs or plants when the time was more seasonable. I love our yard with all its many flowers, shrubs and tree's.

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Always try to shop at local businesses. It saves on energy and revenue. Do your neighbors well.

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Get at least one more use out of a "dead" mylar baloon: carefully cut open bottom and use to enclose a gift. Tie closed with used ribbon or yarn or whatever.