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Greetings!
Maybe Kermit was wrong? Thanks to the Urban Farmer Store, it is EASY TO BE GREEN.
We make it easy for you to get started with water conserving practices like rainwater harvesting and drip irrigation. You'll have a happier, healthier landscape and lower water bills.
Upgrade your outdoor lighting with new products from Kichler featuring energy-saving LED.
Pre-register for FREE fall landscape courses. Check out the details below.
Thanks for being our customer!
Special Note: All Stores close only
on Monday, September 6 to observe Labor Day. Take the day off! We
reopen for business on Tuesday, September 7 at 7:30am.
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Register Now for New Fall Classes
 We're introducing several new seminars on eco-friendly practices and products.
(click the links below each seminar to register at the location and date most convenient to you)
Introduction to Graywater: Laundry to Landscape
by Laura Allen
The
best methods and practices of graywater will be taught at this 2 hour
class by Laura Allen. Laura is a Bay Area educator and graywater
activist. She has a BA in
Environmental Science from UC Berkeley, and a teaching credential and
masters
in education from the New College of California.
She is a founding member of 'Graywater Action', and designs and leads
hands-on graywater workshops and trainings. As part of the
stakeholders group she worked on the new California graywater code.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 7pm in San Francisco Store
Thursday, September 28, 2010, 1pm in the Richmond Store
Rainwater Harvesting - Get ready for the rain!
Learn how a rainwater harvesting system work and how to get the most
out of your system. We'll cover tanks and barrels, first flush
diverters, dowmspout connections, overflow, and discharge options.
Saturday, October 9, 10am at the San Francisco Store
Saturday, October 16, 2pm at the Mill Valley Store
Saturday, October 23, 10am in the Richmond Store Classroom
Outdoor Lighting Essentials: Meet the new LEDs
As
we get ready to enjoy our Indian Summer evenings, it's time to
switch incandescent and halogen lamps to LED retrofits. If you're
installing a new system, LED fixtures can use smaller wires and
transformers,,
saving you money from the start. The color of the light is beautiful. Plus, they reduce electrical usage by up to 75% and are guaranteed last
for
15 years!
Wednesday, October 13, 7pm at the San Francisco Store
Wednesday, October 27, 6pm at the Mill Valley Store
Saturday, October 16, 10:30am in the Richmond Store Classroom
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Clean Rain Made Easy
Easy downspout diverter makes rainwater harvesting a snap
 Here's a fast way to connect your rain barrel or tank to any standard residential downspout
With this ingenious device, simply cut out a segment of a downspout and insert the Clean Rain all in one rainwater diverter filtration & collection system.
It's a rain head, leaf eater, debris separator
and fully automatic first flush diverter all in one compact device.
When your rain barrel or tank is full, simply switch flow back to downspout.
Can be painted to match house or trim color.
Prices start at $89.
See it in action - click here to watch video.
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Portola Garden District Tour:
September 25, 2010
 Explore San Francisco's Garden District
at the 4th Annual Portola Garden Tour on September 25, 2010 from 10am to 3pm.
The self-guided
tour allows you to see a dozen gardens hidden in the backyards of the sunny
Portola District.
The tour is a
wholly volunteer event with all monies raised benefiting the Portola Garden District
Scholarship at City College of San Francisco (CCSF).
The Portola enjoys uncharacteristically sunny weather for San Francisco
and is home to many avid amateur and award winning gardeners. The
neighborhood also boasts one of the highest rates of homeownership in
the city.
Learn more about the tour on their web site.
 
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New
2-in-1 Design Pro Stainless Steel Accent Light from Kichler
Take advantage of our 20% offer through September 22.
Here's a great accent light designed for underwater use in ponds, fountains, and other water
features.
It can also be used out of water. It is ideal for wood decks and overhangs. It's supplied with
versatile mounting brackets.
Features:
· Outperforms a 20 watt 40 degree MR-16 halogen (BAB).
· 40,000 hours lifespan.
· Filled and sealed with two types of premium encapsulate to ensure fixture is completely watertight.
· Rugged stainless steel housing - no corrosion or finish deterioration
 Model 15778 BK
Heavy weight 1 prong underwater light accessory for standard installations. Provides advanced direction
capability.
 Model 15777 SS
Stainless steel easy mount bracket for use above ground
on any surface - ideal for wood and masonry when used
on decks, patios or overhangs.
Click to download more information & technical specifications
Take another 20% off all in stock Kichler products (includes fixtures, transformers and accessories) during our
pre-season sale.
Sale ends on the autumnal equinox, September 22!
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Netafim Self-Piercing
Emitters
Critical color-code changes
coming!
Opportunity to update your inventory to industry standards
 Netafim's best pressure compensating drip emitter with it's
flushing action and check valve just got better with a self-piercing barb.
These self-cleaning emitters work even when buried!
But with this self-piercing improvement we
are faced with industry-wide color code changes for emitter flow rates.
If you want to stock-up on Netafim emitters with the
obsolete color codes, please do so before the end of the year. The old
color-coding will be phased-out industry-wide and the Urban Farmer Store will
no longer sell them.
Confirm color codes for flow rates in the field by using a
magnifying glass to see the flow rates molded into the black end of the
emitter. Flow rates are expressed in L/H, (liters per hour) because the rest of
the world is metric.
NEW COLOR CODES
Blue flow rate = 2
L/H = 1/2 GPH
Black flow rate = 4
L/H = 1 GPH
Red flow rate = 8 L/H
= 2 GPH
Key Features & Benefits -
Self-Piercing
Barb: easy to
install, no tools required.
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1.5 psi
Internal Check Valve: prevents low emitter drainage.
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Anti-Siphon
Operation: prevents
contamination.
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Pressure
Compensating: delivers the
same flow 7-50 psi.
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Self-Cleaning
Action: Exclusive
TurboNet® flow path provides continuous
self-cleaning action during operation.
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Laundry to Landscape
Graywater Kit Now Available
Harvest graywater for thriving trees and shrubs
 With proper planning laundry rinse water can be a great way
irrigate selected areas of the landscape.
It's usually easy to divert a washing
machine hose.
Only a couple of loads of laundry a month can provide enough
graywater for trees and shrubs to thrive throughout the summer months.
We've created a starter kit with all the
hard-to-find parts with easy to follow instructions.
Many factors should be considered before you get started so
we're taking reservations now for upcoming classes.
Pre-register for your preferred Graywater course location by clicking here.
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Our Store Locations:
San Francisco:
2833 Vicente Street
San Francisco, CA 94116
Phone: (415) 661-2204
Fax: (415) 661-7826
Marin:
653
East Blithedale
Mill Valley, CA
94941
Phone: (415) 380-3840
Fax: (415) 380-3848
Richmond:
2121 San Joaquin
Street
Richmond, CA
94804
Phone: (510) 524-1604
Fax: (510) 524-9797
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