So glad you are interested is trying out Osmocote! Unfortunately the company can only send samples to non profit garden clubs and Master Gardener groups or if you happen to be from the state of Washington (or attend the Northwest Flower and Garden Show in Seattle this February) I can personally hand you a sample if you come to one of my garden seminars. You can  check out my website at www.binettigarden.com to see where I am speaking this spring and summer.  (This January 25-28 2018 I'll be speaking at the Tacoma Home and Garden Show every day.)   The good news is that you can also purchase small amounts of Osmocote at retail stores. The product does have a long shelf life as long as you keep it dry so even if you have just one plant you will be able to use the Osmocote for years. It can be applied to indoor plants every six months and spring is the best time to use it on outdoor plants.  Keep growing, Marianne Binetti