did not know you could do that.

I also did not know that. Any idea what color the flowers might be?

In the past I've grown pale pink Bread Seed Poppies with grey thumb prints....or red with black. Colors vary by supplier...

Well I'll be...! So when you grow them do you start them in pots or sow directly on the ground? I purchased poppy seeds meant for growing not eating and had little to no success but sowed directly on the ground.

Other than that, no bargains in my life at the moment. Just got a newish 2022 car but trust me it was no bargain.

@DLM2000-GW...Bread Seed poppies are really pretty...very showy....so worth it! And they're an annual. I plant them directly into the ground. Do the shallow grave...just a sprinkle of dirt on top......planted some today....and they will bloom like crazy...handle some frost ....and are gone by September around here. They do need to be watered every day in the heat...keep slightly moist as a rule when sprouting.

Congrats on the car! ❤️

Lovely, but will the narcs be on your case? hahaha

I love reading your found any bargains laltely threads, but this poppy growing is just plain amazing. The things I learn on these forums.......thank you.

and yes, chisue, I can never hear about poppy seed bread and not think of Seinfeld.

Wow, Nicole Nicole, this is a new one to me. Thanks!

I found Multi Blue Clematis & H.F. Young/Link to see size of flower, it's HUGE! @ Ace Hardware, with a coupon = $20ea In a one gallon pot by Monrovia. 6' Honey Crisp Apple Trees for $25 @ Walmart.

That is so interesting about the Poppy seeds. Did you just try it one year or hear about planting them?

No bargains lately, but I've bought several antique walking canes with dog handles to add to my (then) small collection. I have enough now. :D

Congrats on your new car. I've been trying to decide what to get later this year.

Does everyone use Google Flights to search? I just started using their "track prices" feature and they email me with updates as a flight I am tentatively planning to take changes in price. They also have a "date grid," which shows how slightly different combos of outbound and inbound dates impact airfares, and price graph, which shows you how the ticket price compares to historical prices.

I find it all very useful when deciding when to book.

Great info Mtn, thanks!

mtn I used to use the grid and notification system available on Kayak years ago when we were flying more - this is one place where Google is not the innovator!

on another note - is anyone else unable to tag people at this moment in time? I know it will change - things around here always do.

@Allison0704....True story...I purchased bird seed, put the bag in my coat closet & a week later I had a thousand little moths hatch out. Apparently unless it says "roasted" or "sterile" the stuff is viable. Back then.... bird seed was 10% marijuana seeds. Then I noticed you can buy seeds for cooking like pumpkin or almonds...and they say "raw". Well......if it's not "sterile"...it's a plantable seed. And....I've NEVER seen a Bread Seed Poppy that wasn't BEAUTIFUL.

I use Kayak also and recently had to book a flight, rental car, and hotel for a trip to Austin. I used booking.com for the hotel.

I don't know if this qualifies as a bargain or deal, but I recently bought this shower cleaning tool from Amazon, and I really like it. It gives me better reach without having to bend over and down on my knees.

ETA: I bought it mainly for cleaning my bathtub.

Great tip, Lars. Just ordered one of the tools myself. I think it could be helpful for lots of purposes.

Picked up this 42” round patio table at Aldi for $49, marked down from $99. it’s solid acacia wood and has a beautiful finish. It’s perfect for our lake house. Relatively easy to assemble.

@Lars & @teeda...you both got GREAT deals! That table is awesome!

I hope you have some fun too while your in Austin Lars.

I purchased 21, Tiny Rocket & Tiny Diamond Asiatic lilies to use as a border, sale priced locally, $3 a bulb......instead of $18.99...Link

Oh no, not this thread again. I am so bad at this.

Got this not-pretty microwave cart for DD’s new apt., which has a wonky kitchen with no counter space. Free! I removed the handles and replaced them with chrome handles, and covered the drawer fronts with floral print peel & stick wallpaper that I had leftover from another project. Total cost, around $7. Sorry, I don’t have an ”after” pic.

Also from our local Everything Is Free FB page, I got her basic white bedroom curtains and curtain rods, and two kitchen chairs. We are hoping to find some bargains on the local FB Marketplace when we are up there next week. She gets the keys on Mon…DH and I are staying for a couple of days to help. I am not ready for this but apparently she is!

Well very unglamorous but have to thank @Lars for his extendable shower cleaning tool. I ordered one and it is so useful. We have a drop in bathtub and the back corners of the deck, plus the tub itself were horrible to clean. I especially like that the sponge head can be set at different angles so it's a really versatile tool. Plus, the assembly instructions were very cute.

Two thumbs up!

Also not glamorous but got this dryer vent cleaning kit from Amazon with a recommendation from a friend. I was skeptical but it works great!👍🏻

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089Q4QHTF?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

@Sueb20....Smart find...& I bet it looks like a PB catalogue purchase with your modifications!

@barncatz..Awesome!

@mtnrdredux_gw..Your new light fixtures were ALL deals! If you'd walked into a lighting store...they would have asked 4 X what you paid. You ROCK!

I started wearing contacts again so I can wear sunglasses. Got these for $1.25. They have 100% UV protection, seems like enough for a quick trip to the grocery 😉

Late to the party. For this month’s resale find, I’m pretty sure I found a Michael Taylor Postmodern table lamp for $6.00 at Salvation Army it has a small chip and I need to find a part to attach the shade, but I’m hoping for a good return.

@1929Spanish-GW..I had to look up THAT one! Link I remember those! Cool find!

@rob333 (zone 7b)....I remember Elton John had a pair like those sunglasses....right!

@DLM2000-GW..Now that's a cute little girls bike!

Your ALL finding some deals!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I got a FREE landscaping boulder off CL. It was 40" long x 22" wide...weighed about 600lbs. Took us an hour to load it, with a come along. 💪

Then my 1970's, Emperor Grandmother's Clock. $50 (keeps perfect time) Link

Okay, okay okay! One more before the month is out. I’ve been manifesting vintage art and just found this limited edition signed print at GW for $8.99. Its signes Fairchild from the Sunday B Morning collection. I have zero places to hang art, but the back side of my desk is ugly!

@1929Spanish-GW....I looked up the series.....just awesome! A great find!