Gardening is a great way to reduce stress, become one with nature, and exercise creativity. Everyone from beginners to full-fledge green thumbs will want to get ready for spring because for a limited time, Dutch Gardens offers these coupons:

• $25 off Orders of $50 or More
• Free Shipping on Orders of $55 or More

Want to make the freshest fruit salad? You’ll need the Dwarf Banana Tree and Valencia Orange tree. Never mind going to the grocery store when you can pick ripe fruit right from your patio.

If you love purple and green as much as I do, you’ll have to get the Ebb Tide Rose with smoky violet petals and gorgeous deep-green foliage. But what will truly intrigue you is the aroma. Unlike their red cousins, these have a spicy-clove fragrance!

Call attention to your garden with the Fanfare Gaillardia (aka the “Blanket Flower” I’m guessing because they look like the flowers on crocheted blankets). Tubular with magenta bases and sunny yellow tips, each flower is connected like bicycle spokes around a red and yellow center.

Usher in spring with open arms, play around with a colorful smorgasbord, and add some cheer to the outdoors when you buy bulbs, seeds, plants, and flowers from Dutch Gardens!

Spring will be here soon. I keep telling myself that. And with it comes the rain. Maybe it’s the fact that I never really grew up, but I do enjoy a good puddle splashing – just not when I’m wearing sneakers.

I need to get a fun pair of colorful rubber boots from Smith & Hawken. If you’re in the same boat, get them by February 28 because their 20% off foul weather gear coupon is only valid until then.

The Hunter Wellies are completely waterproof, so I won’t have to worry about getting soggy socks. And unlike your typical unlined rubber boots that leave your feet feeling cold and clammy, these are lined with cotton for warmth and a superior fit.

Spring is also gardening season, so before you plant the hydrangea and gladiolus bulbs, be sure to get the canvas/leather Lady N Boot by Hunter. It’s great for working in the yard.

Protect your floors, and don’t drag the water and mud into the house when you have a Bronze-Tone Boot Tray handy by the door. Made of metal, not only is it rustproof, but it’s watertight to avoid seepage.

When you’ve got rainy-day gear from Smith & Hawken, don’t be surprised if you’re hoping for rain. Those puddles are just way too tempting.

Ahh…February 12. It’s definitely one of my top 300 days of the year. Hundreds of men around the world are slapping their foreheads at the realization that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and we here at Fabu Daily’s This Day in History are celebrating the anniversary of some pretty significant sporting milestones.

Celebrate with us, won’t you?

1733 – Georgia Established as the 13th Colony - From the Bulldogs and Falcons to the Olympics and NASCAR, Georgia has a proud sporting legacy. But it’s the pinnacle of golfing excellence, the Masters, that gets me excited every year. If you can’t wait until April, ProGolf.com offers 15% off single items right now, so grab a new club and start swinging.

1855 – Michigan State University Founded – Sure, it’s an academic institution, but 75,000 people don’t fill Spartan Stadium to discuss the performance of the Physics department and its superconducting cyclotron. This is football country! Support the green and white by grabbing 15% off Spartans gear at Dick’s Sporting Goods.

1879 – America’s First Artificial Ice Rink Opens at MSG - Madison Square Garden saw nothing but first-date public skating until the Rangers came along in 1925 to mix things up a little. They won their first of four Stanley Cups the next year, so honor the legacy of the Blueshirts and save 10% on a Rangers Premier Jersey at Shop.NHL.com.

Famous Birthdays

• Charles Darwin, 1809 – Little Known Sporting Fact: Darwin originally sailed to the Galapagos Islands not to study wildlife, but for an Ultimate Frisbee tournament. (Probably not true)
• Abraham Lincoln, 1809 - Not Widely Known Athletic Achievement: Until he become President, Honest Abe’s greatest claim to fame was being selected as first alternate to the Kentucky State Whirlyball team. (Also unlikely)

National Plum Pudding Day – I was going to post a mean plum pudding recipe on here, but it’s a little too lengthy. Check out Epicurious.com & other top-ranked cooking sites for yummy-in-your-tummy recipes. But before you start, make sure you’re prepared with all the necessary tools! (I say this because, without fail, I’m always one cooking/baking tool short) . Cooking.com is a great resource for baking tins, mixing bowls and other plum pudding requirements. Get 10% off a single select item before you take on this traditional British dessert.

Lincoln Day – According to Wikipedia, Lincoln Day is celebrated by organizations of the Republican Party in various cities with fundraising events & gatherings. I did a little search for Lincoln Day 2008, and people seem to be celebrating on various dates throughout February, so don’t hold me to it being on Feb 12. If you need some help fundraising, turn to PrintingForLess.com. You’ll get 20% off your first order of brochures! They also specialize in custom cards, stationery, newsletters & more. My advice? Fundraise with chocolate-covered almonds. They were always my fav.