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| Issue No. 17 |
February 2010 |
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| Otten Bros. Garden Center & Landscaping Newsletter |
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Greetings!
I wanted to start out by thanking the hundreds of people who have already taken our survey that was emailed out last week. We truly appreciate all your comments and suggestions - both the good and bad! It is nice to hear what we are doing well, but it is also nice to hear about the things we can improve upon to make your shopping experience with Otten Bros. & The Flower Farm the best it can be!
If you have not had a chance to take the survey, it will take less than 10 minutes. We appreciate your feedback. As a thank you to everyone who completes the survey by 2/26/10, you will be sent a special coupon AND you will be entered into a drawing for 1 of four $25.00 Otten Bros. gift cards. Click Here to take our survey. |
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Attention All Front & Back Yards...This Message is for YOU!
 Are you feeling a little tired and run down? Is your plant material shabby and overgrown? Are your hardscapes sagging (gasp!) and worn out? Are you looking for rejuvenation and renewal?
Now is the time to invest in your yard! Otten Bros. has Landscape Designers standing by to take your call today. They are here to provide you vision and experience in creating the outdoor spaces you dream about.
Let Otten Bros. Landscape Designers supply you with an abundance of rich color, form and foliage - offering a visual treat to you and all who come to visit. Your newly renovated yard can become a source of unlimited beauty and relaxation - a respite in your busy life.
 Plants that display their colors from spring to fall, water features that offer dynamic appearance and soothing sounds, natural materials that give a sense of antiquity and hominess, fire pits or fireplaces that illuminate the night. The use of these elements, by Otten Bros. Designers, create atmospheres of boundless charm and enjoyment. Just imagine the possibilities at your home!
If your yard yearns for renewal, call today to make an appointment with one of our Landscape Designers. A new yard can be yours to enjoy - let Otten Bros. make your landscape dreams a reality. |
Be A Fan! Do You Want to be a 'Facebooker'? We have had numerous requests from customers who want to become a Fan of Otten Bros. on Facebook but don't even know how to set up their own Facebook account. Here are some basic instructions to get you started. 1. Click here - This will bring you to the Otten Bros. Facebook Fan page. Click the SIGN UP icon in the upper left corner. 2. Click SIGN UP, again. You will need to enter your name, email, gender and birth date. Enter the security code that appears on your screen. 3. You will be prompted to Add Friends, Find Friends, Add Profile Information and Upload a Profile Picture. These steps are all optional. Click SKIP if you would like to move past these items. (Click Home in the upper right tool bar or the word Facebook in the upper lefthand corner to get to your main page.) 4. You will receive an email confirming your account on Facebook. In this email, click to confirm. This will bring you back to YOUR FACEBOOK PAGE! You should receive updates from Otten Bros. on to your Facebook homepage. Click News Feed in lefthand bar if you are not seeing updates on your homepage. If you have questions or problems please feel free to call Christie (our Facebook Expert) at Otten Bros. She can help walk you through the set-up to start your own Facebook page!
We have a drawing for an Otten Bros. gift card with every 25 new Fans that sign-up. Be sure to join and invite all your friends, as well! |
Otten Bros. Family is Growing
Otten Bros. has added a new member to our Landscape Department Design Staff! Matt Swenson joined us in January and brings with him 10 years of experience as a Landscape Architect.
He spent the years following his graduation from college doing mostly commercial design work. He realized that his passion was truly residential landscape design (lucky for us!). In joining our staff, it allows him to pursue this passion on a full time basis.
Matt is truly excited to start building a strong relationship with the Otten Bros. family and its long list of dedicated customers! Matt lives in Minnetrista with his wife, Jennifer, and their adopted Saint Bernard, Holly.
Welcome Matt - we are excited to have you part of the Otten Bros. family! |
Places to GO...Things to SEE
Otten Bros. & Flower Farm Job Fair Thurs., March 18th, 2-7pm & Sat., March 20th, 10-2pm - Otten Bros.
Want to work for a great company? We will be interviewing for seasonal positions open at both the Flower Farm in Delano and Otten Bros. in Long Lake. No appointment needed. Come in to Otten Bros. during the times listed above for an initial interview. Spring Days Gardening Workshop - Wright County March 13th, 8:15-3:00pm at Monticello Middle School
The U of MN Master Gardeners of Wright County invite you to attend their 8th annual "Spring Days". Pre-registration deadline is March 8th. Call (763) 682-7394 with questions or view their brochure.
After Hours Ladies Night at Otten Bros.
March 25th, 2010 Our first Ladies Night of the year! You won't want to miss it. Look for your invitation the first week in March. Join us for a Tea Party! April 13th & 15th
Grow your own herbs, harvest them and make your own tea! The hottest trend in gardening - find out how fun it is. More details coming soon. Seed Starting Basics When and how to start your seeds for your garden - and more importantly how to keep them alive until it's time to transplant them outside. The class will focus on organic techniques. More details coming soon. |
U$ele$$ Trivia Que$tion
Congratulations! Jay K. - you were last month's trivia question winner. How many inches a year will a squirrel's teeth grow? Answer: 6 inches.
Valentine's Day has come and gone. Did you receive a romantic card from someone who loves you? Valentine's Day romance has been around for a long time (despite its bloody history). Can you tell me who wrote the oldest known Valentine and in what year was it sent?
I will LOVE to hear your answers! E-mail your answers to email@ottenbros.com . This month's winner will receive a $50 Otten Bros. gift card. (Wouldn't you just LOVE to win it?) | |
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Just a friendly reminder, with all the snow cover, it is important to keep feeding our fine feathered friends until their natural food sources are available once again. Let Otten Bros. help you keep feeding the birds, for a lot less money. Stop into the garden center and pick up our Backyard Birding Flyer. It's full of great discounts from now until April.
Hope to see you in the Garden Center soon!
Cheers!
The Otten Bros. & Flower Farm Staff
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2350 West Wayzata Boulevard
Long Lake, Minnesota 55356
952-473-5425
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