The Inside Dirt at iloveplants.com for March 2005

March 2005

In This Issue:
* The Garden Helper
* Seed Starting 101
* Spring Bulbs
* You Can Name a Hellebore
* Taking Inventory
* Garden Bargains - Show Now for Spring and Save!
* From My Garden...
* Plus New Websites added to iloveplants.com & Website Reviews

Greetings fellow gardeners and a warm welcome to all of our new subscribers!

Spring is on its way and if you're like me, you're probably itching to get your hands in the earth's rich soil. I do believe that gardeners are some of the most hopeful and persistent people in the world. Each spring we set about with our new dreams, hopes and plans for our little piece of earth. As Mary Cantwell said, �Gardeners, I think, dream bigger dreams than emperors.� I totally agree with her! Keep dreaming and happy spring to all!

We've got a great line-up of information for you this month. First and foremost, you can find some really helpful information on growing plants from The Garden Helper website. Get a jump on spring with some great tips for starting seeds indoors and find out everything you ever wanted to know about spring bulbs in Bulb.com's Spring Bulb Guide. Use our Garden Products Directory to stock up on garden supplies and tools. And if you've ever wanted to name a plant here is your chance to name one or more of the new 82 selections of hellebores at Sun Farm. And don't miss "From My Garden..." where I'll keep you posted on what's blooming in my zone 9 garden!

I hope you had a chance to visit our new website - GardenBargainsOnline.com. We'll be adding new coupons, discounts and special offers on a weekly basis. So drop in often to see what's new or sign up for the Garden Bargains Newsletter. Thanks for some really great comments on the new website. Keep your comments coming to me at blackeyedsus@cs.com - I love hearing from you!

Susan

Did You Know?

You can participate in naming 82 new selections of �Sunshine Spectacular� hellebores at Sun Farm. Submitters of the winning names will receive a 4-inch pot of that particular plant. Get creative and submit as many names as you like.

Each month we feature the BEST garden information on the Internet.

THE GARDEN HELPER. This site is designed for both the beginner and experienced gardener. There�s something here for everyone from their garden guides to plant profiles that provide tips and suggestions for growing and maintaining beautiful plants. Other helpful information includes plant lists for specific growing situations, dealing with pests, guide to houseplants and a monthly garden to-do list. And if you would like to chat with other like-minded gardeners you can visit their gardener�s forum. Click here to visit The Garden Helper.

For more websites containing garden information, visit our Garden Information Page.

SEED STARTING 101
Starting Seeds Indoors by Garden Guides is a helpful information source for getting a jump on spring gardening. Everything you�ll need to know from containers, seeds, growing medium to transplanting your seedlings is here in this time-saving guide. Their useful chart of commonly grown vegetables provides you with the estimated number of weeks from planting seeds to transplanting outdoors. Click here for information on starting seeds indoors.


AN ODE TO SPRING!
Spring is arriving this month and the bulbs are here to graciously usher her in. You can learn all about spring bulbs at Bulb.com. Their spring bulb guide includes information on container planting, bulb-forcing, planting themes and color, as well as fragrance. Don�t miss their list of the ten tulips that Americans think are tops! Click here to find out more about spring bulbs.

TAKING INVENTORY
Don�t let spring sneak up on you and catch you unprepared. Now is the time to take inventory of your tools and garden supplies and purchase what you need. Click here to visit our Garden Products Directory to find just the right tools and supplies to create a beautiful garden.

GARDEN BARGAINS ONLINE - Shop now for spring and save money!

Get $20 off a $50 order at Michigan Bulb �Over 100 prices reduced from last year.�

Get 3 Free Peacock Bulbs with any purchase from Direct Gardening. Use Coupon Code G5666 at checkout.

Gurneys Nursery & Seed Co. - Save $20 on Internet Orders

Save $20 on a $40 order for environmentally friendly garden supplies from Gardens Alive!

Save on the Jerry Baker �Value Pack.� Purchase any Jerry Baker book with a hose end sprayer set and save 10%.

Order garden magazines at Net Magazines and receive $5 off a $20 or more order. Use Coupon Code DC222 at checkout.

Purchase summer bulbs now at Breck�s Bulbs and save $25 off a $50 order!

Click here to visit Garden Bargains Online to take advantage of these specials and for more money-saving offers!