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In This Issue
Sustainable Landscape Lecture & Fair
Simple to Program Irrigation Controller
Automate Your Hose-Faucet Connected Watering System
LED Retrofit Lamps Save Energy in Landscape Lights
Start Harvesting Rainwater Now
SF Flower & Garden Show Tickets
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We know you take pride in your home and garden.  That's why were proud to offer this new quarterly newsletter of smart ideas you can use in your landscape.

We'll share with you the latest tips and techniques to save water and energy while creating an inspiring outdoor environment.

Read on for great ideas to get ready for spring.
 
This Thursday:  Sustainable Landscape Lecture & Fair
Don't Miss this Event, A Fundraiser for Garden for the Environment

Lecture Book Buy your tickets now for the Sustainable Landscape Lecture & Fair, a special fundraiser for Garden For The Environment

Meet and network with local people and organizations promoting sustainable practices an hour before and after the lecture. 

Learn about water conservation, rainwater harvesting, gray water re-use, growing food, LED lighting, and much more.

Where: Officers Club in the Presidio of San Francisco, Main Post, 50 Moraga Ave.

When:  Thursday, March 4th Noon to 4pm

Lecture: 1pm to 3pm  "Sustainable Landscaping: A Visionary Look at the Future of Gardens" by Owen Dell, ASLA, author of Sustainable Landscaping for Dummies.

Confirmed exhibitors:
APLD Assoication of Professional Landscape Designers
Bay Friendly StopWaste.org
California Landscape Contractors Association CLCA
California State Department of Water Resources
Marin Master Gardeners
Lyngso Garden Materials
Graywater Action
Marin Municipal Water District
Master Gardeners (San Mateo & SF Counties)
Owen Dell (speaker for the event)
SF Public Utilities Commission
SF Green School Alliance/SFUSD Sustainability
The Urban Farmer Store


buttonThis event will sell out fast so purchase tickets now.   Tickets still available.
Rain Bird "Simple to Program" Controls
See Entire Program at a Glance, Easy Schedule Changes

This is the easiest timer ever made to program and operate. So easy to set up you won't even need to read the instructions!

Simple to use "At-A-Glance" programming allows you to see all of the irrigation schedule information for each specific zone at the same time on the timer face plate.

Independent zone control gives you the flexibility to easily accommodate the diverse watering needs of each zone.

The STPi controller allows you to use multiple start times per day on an individual zone basis, helping you maintain a healthier lawn and garden.

The Adjust Water feature enables you to easily increase or decrease the irrigation schedule as needed.

Read more about this simple-to-program controller, here.


 
Celebrating Reliability with $5.00 off DIG Battery Operated Hose Timers
Here's an easy way to automate your hose-faucet-connected system

DI900 DIG's 900 digital timer offers you a quick and easy solution to automating an irrigation system based off a hose  faucet. The large, digital liquid crystal display is easy to read for programming.

The unit is perfect for both drip and sprinkler systems. Key features include:

·  4 start times per day
·  Weather resistant
·  Manual override
·  Rain off (irrigation suspension)
·  Battery life is one year with one 9V
·  3 year limited warranty

Download Your $5.00 Off Coupon Redeemable at Urban Farmer Store

Now In Stock: LED Retrofit Lamps Reduce Electricity Use by 75%
Upgrade existing landscape lighting installation with LED retro lamps

Advanced LED retrofit lamps use 75% less power & last 3-10 times longer than regular bulbs.

We now stock a complete line of next generation LED retrofit lamps for bi-pin, MR-16, MR-11 & 1156 (single contact bayonet) sockets. Install retrofits in all of FXs popular path lights and accent fixtures.   ­

You'll appreciate significant savings on your PG&E bills and knowing you're doing your part to reduce impact on the planet.

The Urban Farmer Store - Welcome!MR-16 type LED retrofit: 15, 30, 45 & 60 degree beam spread options
available.  Compare 20 watt incandescent vs. only 5 watts in LED,

$25 list, $18.75 special






Bi Pin type LED retrofit: Compare 10 watt incandescent vs. only 1.5 watts in LED

$20 list, $15 special
 
Prices valid through the end of March when you mention special e-mail newsletter pricing.
Start Harvesting Rainwater Now!
Take advantage of our $10 off coupon

Rain BarrelCatch some rain and some savings with our $10 off coupon on rainwater harvesting equipment.   Use it for a recycled rain barrel or larger deluxe Bushman Tank. 

Water your organic edibles with rainwater and watch them thrive.

SFPUC subsidies available for San Francisco residents - see our website for details.



Get Discounted Flower & Garden Show Tickets at Urban Farmer Stores
Don't Miss the Ultimate Show for Garden Ideas

San Francisco Flower & Garden Show is March 24-28 at the San Mateo Event Center.   Purchase discounted tickets at our stores. 

Learn more at  www.sfgardenshow.com


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