Best Buys -- Greer Wylder

Everything you always wanted to know about planting bulbs for spring

and fall planting will be taught today at 9 a.m. at Roger’s Gardens.

During the seminar, Cristin Fusano will talk about the importance of soil

preparation and October planting. Fusano will reveal secrets on how to

plant spring bulbs with annuals and perennials for a beautiful

winter/spring garden. September’s special is on color six-packs at 25%

off. Roger’s Gardens is at 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road in Newport Beach.

(949) 640-5800.

Bloomingdale’s is in the midst of a “hot fall trends promotion”

through Sept. 23. As part of the event there will be a reading and

book-signing by author David Saltzman at 11 a.m. Barbara Saltzman and her

jester will read “The Jester Has Lost His Jingle.” Other promotions in

the store will be a viewing of the latest Swarovski archive pins, and new

collections of silk scarves by Angela Coppola will be available. The

scarves have the world’s most recognized stained glass windows and

mosaics. Bloomingdale’s is at Fashion Island. Information: (949)

729-6600.

Nikki Twigs has added a lot of new merchandise to its new location at

660 W. 17th St., Quonset hut 23 in Costa Mesa. The latest merchandise

includes a fall line of baskets and pottery along with two lines of

jewelry from Nancy Jackson. Lynn Ash, from Haute Rocks designs, has

semiprecious stone jewelry, pearls and turquoise, and Nancy Deline has

handblown glass bead creations. Nikki Twigs also has its own line of

Beauvieux handbags and hand-painted tiles and gifts and accessories.

(949) 642-8944.

The swap meet will be gearing up for the holidays soon, and in the

meantime there are more than 1,000 vendors every Saturday and Sunday.

There are produce and flower markets, a manufacturers’ outlet center,

entertainment, snack bars and food carts and the Automotive Road of Dream

Museum that shows classic, antique, celebrity and rare cars in a

Hollywood-style setting. The swap meet runs from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. every

Saturday and Sunday. Admission to the swap meet is $2 and kids 12 under

are free. Parking is free.

Macy’s is having a sales event today at its South Coast Plaza and

Fashion Island stores. If you purchase a $10 “Do More” card that goes

toward HIV/AIDS research, you’ll get 20% off on accessories for men,

women and kids; 15% off on bed and bath, tabletop, housewares, frames and

luggage; 10% off on furniture, mattresses and floor coverings, fine

jewelry and estate jewelry. The exclusions are on cosmetics, Louis

Vuitton, Lladro and St. John. The card can also be used today at Virgin

Megastore for a 10% discount on purchases. It’s at 1875 Newport Blvd. in

Costa Mesa.

Star Time is the best place for quick repairs on watches and battery

replacement. It repairs all watches on the premises, and has watch

batteries for all makes. The watch selection includes Fendi, Seiko,

Citizen, Noblia, Anne Klein, Swatch, Tissot, Casio, Times, Baby-G,

G-Shock, Skaggen, Nine West and Fossil. Star Time is at 401 E. 17th St.

in Costa Mesa. (949) 642-5453.

Calvin Klein underwear is reduced 25% at Robinsons May. The selection

includes women’s wear, bikinis, camisole and bras. For men there are

briefs, boxers and T-shirts. Robinsons May is at South Coast Plaza and

Fashion Island.

Gary’s Island is having its annual end of the summer sale on apparel

and selected shoes for men, women and children. Merchandise is reduced up

to 50%. Name brands available include Reyn Spooner, Tori Richard and

Bluewater Wear. Gary’s Island is at Fashion Island. (949) 640-2371.

* BEST BUYS appears Thursdays and Saturdays. Send information to Greer

Wylder at 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627, or via fax at (949)

646-4170.