We all have families, jobs, commitments.  You and I both know that our time is at a premium, especially during the holiday season.  Otten Bros. is here to help.  Let us save you time.  We call it  'A Carefree Christmas with Otten Bros.'
 
It's truly the little things that add up.  What if I were to tell you that Otten Bros. will put your Christmas tree in its stand, put lights on it, deliver AND set it up in your home?  All you do is enjoy decorating it with your family.  No hassles of "is it straight, yet?" or strings of lights that don't work.  We take care of the details for you. 
 
Need help reaching the peak of your house to hang garland, a beautifully decorated wreath or lights?  Have you always wanted to have the big tree in your front yard filled with twinkling lights for the holidays but never have the time to make it happen?  Otten Bros. offers lighting and decorating services.  We have all the ladders and even a bucket truck to get you and your home ready for the holidays.  
 
Reminder cards are mailed to you about what your purchased last year, custom decorated wreaths, roping, and containers, custom flocked trees & wreaths; these are just a few of the many services we offer in order to help take the hassle out of your holidays.
 
Let Otten Bros. give you the gift of A Carefree Christmas this year.  Call today, it will save you nothing but time!

Our wreaths are not just green in color, but green environmentally, as well!  With the push to shop local and to be more environmentally conscience, Otten Bros. is giving you the best of both worlds this holiday season. 
 
Our wreaths, roping, swags, mailbox decorators and other specialty items are made less than 15 miles away from Otten Bros. at our second location, The Flower Farm, in Delano.   In November, The Flower Farm takes on its second persona and transforms from a garden center into a holiday wonderland. (The workroom smells like you just walked into an evergreen forest!)  The Flower Farm hires 11 local people to create our beautiful holiday decorations that are made from fresh cut balsam, white pine, cedar and other fresh-cut evergreens. 
 
Over 85% of the fresh cut greens used in our wreaths and roping come from northern Minnesota.  This local product is delivered fresh to the Flower Farm weekly.  The greens are a harvested crop that is renewable and recyclable.  At the end of the season, just remove the steel ring, clips or wire holding your wreath or garland together, recycle the steel and compost the greens. You have just supported the local economy and made a good green choice. 

 

Our poinsettias are green, too! (no, really they are red, pink, burgundy, etc.- you get the idea)  The Flower Farm grows most of the poinsettias we sell; from the cute pixies to the big and lush 3-plant pinched poinsettias.  Your poinsettia, too, can be composted at the end of the season. Or, if you have a green thumb you can continue to grow and have it color up year after year. 
 

Grown locally, made locally for our customers and our community.     

 

Her book is a "heartwarming tale that reflects the true meaning of Christmas, expressed in a conversation between Santa and a rambunctious young boy named Jeremy."   A true story based on her own experience one week before Christmas.
 
It is a beautiful book with wonderful meaning - it would make a great Christmas gift.  Lora will be offering her book for sale during our Holiday Open House.  Otten Bros. portion of the proceeds will be donated to Interfaith Outreach Community Partners.  We hope you and your family can join us for Lora's book reading.

Gillespie Center's Festival of Trees 

Friday, November 13th 6:30 PM
Roger Erickson hosts the "Gala Night", entertainment with a live auction of designer trees at 9pm.  

 

As of sending this email, we have already sold out Thursday, November 19th.  There are just a few spaces left in the evening sessions of Thursday the 12th and Tuesday the 17th.  Both the day session still have space available, as well.  Call soon to reserve your spot!

Join in our Family Tradition -Otten Bros. Holiday Open House
Saturday & Sunday, November 21st & 22nd

For the family...Bring your camera to take photos with Santa, Free Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, Treats, Kids Crafts, and A Special Story Time for Kids

 

Specials...$10.00 off per 50lb. bag of Otten Bros. Cardinal Caller Mix
Premium Balsam Roping (made by us at the Flower Farm) $50.00 for a 50ft coil

 

For the family...Bring your camera to take photos with Santa, Treats & Kids Crafts

 

Specials...$10.00 off per 50lb. bag of Otten Bros. Cardinal Caller Mix
Premium Balsam Roping (made on site) $50.00 for a 50ft coil

Congratulations! to Jennifer W. for correctly answering last month's trivia question...What is the county of origin and the vegetable originally associated with Jack-o-Lanterns? Answer: Ireland & a turnip.
 
My thoughts have quickly turned toward Thanksgiving.  What is one of the best parts about Thanksgiving?  The FOOD, especially my Mom's homemade stuffing.  It really didn't get any better than that.  I know that she made it like my Grandma's stuffing.  The recipe surely had been past down from generations before that.  

 

So, according to numerous websites name the author of the oldest cookbook known that contains stuffing recipes. (You will be shocked at what they 'stuffed' and ate - yuck! Definitely NOT like Mom used to make.)
 
Email your answer to email@ottenbros.com   - This month's winner will receive a $50 Otten Bros. gift card.