Big Cynic

There are many gift options that don’t cost much money but are useful smart gifts. When buying for the older generation, remember they have had years to collect items so they appreciate things they can use or use up like fruit baskets or specialty bath items. So the reusable bags are a great idea it helps them tote things home from shopping and saves bringing home the plastic bags. These bags come in a variety of sizes and colors and with many design choices. Local stores have been telling us that they are not going to be providing free bags much longer so now is a good time to start getting used to packing our own. They make a good choice for everyone on your shopping list.

The books on weedless gardening suggest putting layers of newspaper or other paper you have piling up, around the flower beds and cover with mulch to keep the weeds down and provide organic matter to the soil. So now a new product uses this concept by infusing flower and herb seeds into paper. This seed paper comes in greeting and holiday cards, and other forms of mailings. So instead of throwing it out when you are through with it, plant it in your yard and later on enjoy the flowers it produces. You can get postcards in this product, mini seed cards, flower shaped seed paper to plant, and even business cards. This is a great way to recycle and add beauty to the garden as well.