coarse sand, gravel

You'd think it would be easier...I'm trying to find both of the above mentioned for my cactus and for my garden. couldn't find it at True Value, Home Depot, Lowes. Any suggestions? i live in Worcester, MA.

My back yard? LOL

I looked it up in the yellow pages using Worchester, Mass as the area in which to search. Here is a list near or fairly close by.
http://yp.yahoo.com/ypResults.py?stp=y&stx=25155322&city=Worcester&state=MA&uzip=01608&msa=9240&slt=42.262039&sln=-71.802887&cs=4

Thanks you so much, that was so thoughtful. I never think to look on line. I found a place that may haave sand, No luck with gravel yet, tho I did send an email to the closest place in CT. With gas prices today, distance is a factor. Did you just look under sand and gravel?

Find an outfit that does construction and has trucking. If they have the gravel pits, you might be able to take a bucket and go there with your car or truck and shovel a bucket or two. Don't for get to take a shovel and bucket if you get the OK.

Or even the town barn - the one that the road crews use. They usually have sand and/or gravel that they use in road 'repair'. Sometimes you can even have it for free. I know that some towns around here allow for free pick up of sand and gravel.

Concrete making firms have sand. All big box stores have two or more selections. I use Masonery Sand for medium mixes because it has sharp edges and holds together better. Playsand is round beads and will not hold a firm surface.
Many nursery outlets have sand in our area.