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Greetings!
As you get new work this season don't go with old pricing. Every time you fill your tank is a reminder that your costs are going up. Old rules of thumb for pricing jobs will cost you money. Raw materials are up-especially copper. We've seen price increases on our copper lighting fixtures, wire, and transformers. It has affected everything since transportation costs are up. We will try to advise you when we can but are always willing to give you a quote before you bid rather than surprise you with higher costs after you bid. There are other ways to save money. Plan your shopping. Fewer trips save time and gas. Stock-up on basic repair parts so a troubleshooting appointment takes one trip to diagnose and solve rather than the two. Go over your shopping list, make a list of common parts. A trip for a roll of Teflon tape is an hour lost. Check out these incredible "Buy Local" savings offered by Hunter and FX this month for our newsletter readers. We appreciate your business! |
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BUY $500 WORTH OF FX FIXTURES ON ONE INVOICE AND GET A $50 VISA GIFT CARD
May is the month to stock-up on your favorite FX fixtures and pull the trigger on the jobs you have in the pipeline.
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Starting today, you can get a $50 Visa Giftcard for every $500 you spend on FX fixtures on each invoice until the end of May. You can spend the giftcards anywhere Visa credit cards are accepted. No limit on the number of giftcards you can earn in May. This Buy Local promotion is effective May 1, 2011, through May 31, 2011. Transfomers and tax are not included in invoice total. Promotion applies to professional installers only. Gift cards delivered 45 days after promotion ends.
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Buy Hunter X-Core and Solar Sync ET Sensor together and get an extra $20 off
Automatic Daily Weather Based Adjustments!
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Now smart irrigation control with on-site ET is affordable for every job. The Hunter X-Core has built in compatibility with the Solar Sync Sensor. Smart control with Solar Sync. Solar Sync ET sensor (sold separately) regulates irrigation runtimes based on measured weather changes, reducing water use. Offer includes wireless model. Take an extra $20 off with coupon!
Hunter X-Core - Indoor & outdoor models available
- Solar-Sync Sensor Ready (no separate module needed)
- 4-8 stations
- Three independent programs with four start times each.
- Easy to program
- Non-volatile memory maintains the current program and correct day and time in the event of a power outage.
Solar Sync Sensor
- Temperature
- Solar Radiation
- Built-in Rain Clik stops unnecessary watering
- Quick Response rain shutoff
- Wireless model available
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| Noe Valley Garden Tour
The Urban Farmer Store is proud to be a Gold Level Sponsor of the tour!
Saturday, May 21, 2011 10am-3pm
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A glimpse into 8 private gardens
Buy tickets ($15) at The Urban Farmer Store, San Francisco (cash or check, please). The tour is produced by the Friends of Noe Valley-proceeds benefit beautification projects. Ticket includes a map and a description of each garden for self-paced touring anytime between 10-3.
A free shuttle option leaves from the 24th Street and Noe Starbucks every 20 minutes to drop visitors off at the garden on the TOP of the hill. Visitors then stroll at their own pace back DOWN the hill enjoying the gardens along the way without breaking a sweat!
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Making Every Drop Count Free May Classes at the Urban Farmer Store
Learn what's new & build your water efficiency knowledge
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Your seasonal employees and clients will appreciate this introduction to water-saving sprinkler head retrofits and drip irrigation solutions.
Learn about system automation with valves, timers, rain sensors and the new smart self-adjusting controllers. This class will teach how to plan efficient irrigation systems.
This new technology can help us conserve more than half of the water we use in the landscape! Mill Valley Classes are held at the Mill Valley Community Center. San Francisco and Richmond classes are held at the store.
Register now for all dates: Mill Valley, San Francisco, Richmond
Download a printable PDF schedule to share with a friend.
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Free Talk, Garden Tour & Plant Sale Presented by Marin Master Gardeners
Sustainable Gardening in Marin, Talk + Tour of Falkirk Gardens + Plant Sale
Learn how to create sustainable and abundant gardens with easy-to-grow plants that save water and attract birds and butterflies, at a talk and tour by Marin Master Gardeners. The class begins with an illustrated talk at the San Rafael Library, followed by a guided tour of four demonstration gardens at Falkirk Cultural Center (across the street). The gardens range in style from dramatic succulents to shady oak woodlands, flowering bird and bee gardens and plantings of bold beauties from South America, Australia and other Mediterranean climates. Get answers to
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your questions and find out about "best gardening practices" as you enjoy a morning on the beautiful Falkirk grounds.
In the historic greenhouse at Falkirk there will be a sale of Succulent and Mediterranean Plant Dish Gardens from the gardens at Falkirk from noon to 1:00 p.m.
When: Saturday May 7, 2011 11AM-12PM
Location: San Rafael Public Library, 1100 E Street, San Rafael, CA
Free Talk Presented by Marin Master Gardener Joan Irwin
Worm Composting "Vermiculture"
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Joan Irwin says "Let worms eat your organic waste". They will happily turn it into some of the best fertilizer on earth -- worm compost otherwise known as "worm castings" or "vermicompost." A fun, fascinating and easy way to recycle your organic kitchen waste, vermiculture requires very little work, produces no offensive odors and helps plants thrive." Come learn how easy and fun it is. The talk is free and open to the public
When: Wednesday May 11, 2011 7:00PM to 8:30PM
Location: Corte Madera Library, 707 Meadowsweet Dr, Corte Madera, CA 94925
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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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