Reading catalogs

Judy in Ohio, I can't believe you didn't mention reading gardening catalogs! I drool over and want one of each when I look at the offerings from places like White Flower Farm or Bluestone Perennials! I do look at the Keepsake and Hancock's of Paducah catalogs, but usually if I see something I like in one of them, I can find it for less $$ somewhere else. They seem to be "full retail" in their pricing. At Christmas time when my mailbox is flooded with catalogs, I often make a gift list for what I might buy for others. Then I'll add up the order and once the shipping is tacked on, I decide to forget it and send a gift certificate!