Have you got neighbors, friends, or family that grow them? I'd start there first. Maybe there is a chapter of the AHS in your area as well.

Hi MalvaMay - Here's, what I am doing. I looked, through all the cut flower bunches at the grocery store. I found, 1 large bunch of long stems of hydrangea with white blooms, has to be a mophead. It was marked 1.50, I grabbed it and went to check out. I got home, and trimmed the stems to cuttings. I put, some root hormone on them and planted in some soil. I am, gonna see what happens. For 1.50, that would be the cheapest way I could imagine. If only one of them takes root, I will be happy! Just, my little opinion. Good luck, Mistee :))

I would check the newspapers for Spring Sales by clubs or organizations locally. Depending on where you live (state and USDA Zone), now may be too early; if so, give it some time.

Also, some places start sales when the weather warms up.Hydrangeas go on sale here around May, as temperatures reach the mid 90s. Lowes also has a place in the garden section allocated to selling distressed plants so check that out.

And check the information on GW Exchange and Trade Forums.

I'm in a similar boat to you. No one I know has any hydrangeas but I LOVE them and wanted a ton for not a lot of cost! I found a nursery on Ebay selling 6"-10" plants for like $3. I bought ten! That seller sold out but the plants I received were very healthy. - So maybe Ebay would be a good place to check, it worked out great for me! :)

Thanks everyone! My "re-start" will probably consist of many of these great ideas. Think I might head over to EBay right now!