Cheap Gardening Supplies

Posted by Jamie McIntosh Jun 5, 2009

This morning I went to an estate sale on a whim, after sending my husband yesterday to scout out a drill press and some camping supplies. Estate sales are a fun way to get a peak into the way some people live their lives, and they are an opportunity for collectors and hobbyists to pay a dime on the dollar for gently used items. For example, this woman had hundreds and hundreds of cow items (click on the image below to get an idea of the scope of this collection). Cows aren’t my particular favorite, but I’m close to a cow collector, so I got some gift shopping done.

Garden items are commonly offered at estate sales. After all, every homeowner needs a few basic tools to maintain his plot of land, and these are sold when the estate is liquidated. Even if you don’t need another shovel or lawnmower, look for unique pottery items, gardening books, and even live potted plants. Go early on the first day of the sale to snatch up hot items that sell quickly, and go on the last day of the sale for the 50% off specials. You may never pay full price again!