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Do We Have Enough Trees???

April 26, 2012 By Jay Harper

Early Phoenix was lined and fed with a network of canals delivering water to a once barren desert floor. Lining the canals and early streets were thousands of trees. Trees provided the first “air conditioning” to early Phoenix dwellers. Folks in the late 1800s and the early part of the 20th century didn’t take shade for granted-do you? Trees and properly placed plants can save you hundreds of dollars on utility bills, create a great place for a pic nic or nap, enhance the value of your home, and just make it a whole lot nicer place to live!

Arbor Day is tomorrow, Friday April 27th. Celebrate by “just planting something”. A tree for more shade, a pot for curb appeal , a flowering shrub for beauty……don’t just stand there-”plant something” Click on the picture below for more reasons to plant from our friends at APS.  Harper’s will also make it worth your while thru the end of the month:

Tree Lined Washington St. in 1870 "Central Phoenix"

Good Growin-Since 1945-Harper’s Home Grown…It’s What We Do & Who We Are!!!

Filed Under: Arbor Day, Curb Appeal, Got Shade, Plant Something, What's Growing On?, discounts, energy saving, garden sale, plant sale, weekly tip

Ladies and Sr’s-Arbor Day’s Comin’-Save 10% Today!

April 25, 2012 By Jay Harper

O.k. ladies and sr’s today is your day to save as always at Harper’s and you can get a head start on planting something for Arbor Day!! Save 10% OFF and get double loyalty points every Wednesday and help “shade the planet”!

Remember we are also giving $10 OFF for purchases of over $50-$22 OFF if over $100 and $27 OFF if over $150 thru the end of April!!  See you in the shade!!

Filed Under: Arbor Day, Plant Something, Shade Trees, Tree planting, What's Growing On?, ladies day, seniors day, trees, weekly Specials, weekly tip

And The Winner Is!!

April 24, 2012 By Jay Harper

Ms. Lynn Holbrook is the winner of our weekly plant trivia contest! Congratulations Lynn! A FREE Oleander is waiting for you at the Harper’s Nursery!!

Don’t Just Stand There-Plant Something! It is almost Arbor Day afterall.

Filed Under: Arbor Day, What's Growing On?, contest, winners

Play Plant Trivia In Honor Of Arbor Day!!

April 24, 2012 By Jay Harper

This is Tuesday and that means plant trivia. Correctly name the plant pictured and if you are first, it is yours!! I think this is one of the most versatile,tough and beautiful plants we have here, however it may be the most maligned as well. I know it is an easy one, but this is the time of year they really are struttin’ their stuff!

Filed Under: Arbor Day, Plant Something, Tree planting, Trivia Tuesday, What's Growing On?, contest, trees, weekly tip

Monday Of “Green Holiday” Week-Winners!

April 23, 2012 By Jay Harper

First of all thanks to Bill Casenhiser of the City Of Scottsdale, Patty Beuerlein of Gro Well, and Barb Layton of the Master Gardeners for coming out Saturday and helping us usher in Earth Day and Arbor day aka Green Holiday Week!  Remember that Arbor Day is this Friday!! 

Our weekly drawing winners are Kim DeSantis and Gail Bruning. Congratulations and we hope you’ll come in this week and help make our planet a little greener and or shadier!!

To Celebrate Arbor Day:

  • $10 OFF on purchases of $50 or more-
  • $22 OFF on $100 and up
  • $27 OFF over $150

Plant A Tree This Week For Arbor Day!

Filed Under: Arbor Day, Earth Day, Got Shade, Harper's General News, Plant Something, What's Growing On?, drawing, gift certificat for plants, sale, spring gardening, weekly Specials, weekly tip, winners

Happy Earth Day-Eat More Fig Jam-Plant A Fig Tree Today!

April 22, 2012 By Jay Harper

Sunday’s  feature is “good eats from the garden”. Today is also Earth Day! Adele Harper’s fig jam is a family favorite and it was delish on waffles this morning! In honor of Earth Day, and Arbor Day coming up Friday-Plant Something-maybe even plant a Fig Tree Today and enjoy the fruits of your labor on a waffle or piece of toast in the near future!!

Filed Under: Arbor Day, Earth Day, Good Eats From The Garden, Plant Something, What's Growing On?

EARTH DAY/ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION BEGINS TODAY!!

April 21, 2012 By Jay Harper

The start of “GREEN HOLIDAYWEEK” is today! Harper’s is celebrating Earth Day, which is tomorrow, and Arbor Day -next Friday, starting today!

  • AT HARPER’S SCOTTSDALE- 10 am LEARN ABOUT TREES-BILL CASENHISER , City of Scottsdale Certified Arborist and Water Specialist will talk on the benefits of Trees—-SQUARE FOOT GARDENING-REPRESENTATIVES OF GRO WELL (Manufacturers of Square Foot Garden Soil) will teach you how to grow your own vegetables more efficiently!
  • AT HARPER’S MESA-9am EDIBLE LANDSCAPING-Have Your Shade and Eat It Too!! 10am-SQUARE FOOT GARDENING-BARB LAYTON-Master Gardener- Will discuss the How To’s on SQUARE FOOT GARDENING
  • ON THE AIR-8am On 92.3 fm KTAR Jay,Rosie,and Romey will talk about saving energy by “JUST PLANTING SOMETHING” DONNA DIFRANCESCO,City Of Mesa Water Specialist will join in to talk about Earth and Arbor Day Happenings!!
  • GREEN HOLIDAY WEEK SAVINGS—-20% OFF ALL PLANTING SOILS
  • $10 OFF PURCHASES OF $50, $22 OFF ON $100, AND $27 OFF ON $15O AND UP!!!
Filed Under: Arbor Day, Earth Day, Plant Something, Rosie On The House, Tree planting, What's Growing On?, energy saving, radio show, sale, square foot gardening, trees, weekly Specials, weekly tip

We’re Calling It-”Green Holiday Week”!!

April 20, 2012 By Jay Harper
HARPER'S NURSERY & LANDSCAPE CO.
Goin’ Green Since 1945-It’s What We Do & Who We Are!!

Harper’s Weekend Events
just plant somethin Every 3rd Saturday,as many of you know by now we have an event or garden class or both! This Earth/Arbor Day Weekend is no exception-

  • Saturday at 10 am @ Harper’s Scottsdale location-Bill Casenhiser (City of Scottsdale water specialist and Certified Arborist) Will talk about Trees and their benefits!! Of course Mike will be there with his doggone great dogs and brats and Frank the Farmer with many surprises from his garden to share!!
  • Saturday @ 9am at our Mesa location: Edible landscape Class. @ 10 am Square Foot Gardening by Gro-Well!
What’s Up On The Radio This Saturday?

The show will be all about Earth and Arbor Day!! Donna DiFrancesco the water and plant guru from City of Mesa will be talking about Trees and their benefits and more!!
As always click on the coupon and receive 20% OFF the associated Gro Well Product!! This Week-Planting Soils!!!
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Happy Earth Day/Arbor Day!!
In the next week or so two “GREEN HOLIDAYS” will be observed that our industry and Harper’s take part in on a daily basis. This coming Sunday, April 22nd is Earth Day. Earth Day was started on April 22nd 1970 by then Wisconsin senator Gaylord Nelson. Earth Day 1970 achieved a rare political alignment, enlisting support from Republicans and Democrats, rich and poor, city slickers and farmers, tycoons and labor leaders. Many a tree,shrub,and garden have been planted in observance and hopefully many will continue to be.

A week from Friday, April 27th is Arbor Day in Arizona. Arbor Day started by Nebraska settler J.Sterling Nelson on April 10,1872. Nelson missed his Michigan forest and trees were needed for shade,wind breaks, and to reduce soil erosion (all great reasons to plant today!) in the early days of Nebraska. So enamored by trees and their beauty and benefit Nelson pushed to have an “official” day put in place for the celebration of planting trees.

Harper’s and the nursery industry in Arizona have begun a campaign called “Just Plant Something”. A modern day revival of both these days I suppose. We hope you’ll partake every day in the cause of making our planet a more beautiful place, we do.

Harper’s Earth/Arbor Day Celebration Specials

  • $10 OFF Purchases of $50
  • $22 OFF Purchases of $100
  • $27 OFF Purchases of $150+
  • 20% OFF All Planting Soils

Facebookers Reward!!
facebook icon Remember you facebook faithful, you can earn a 10% discount because you helped push us over the 1,000 fan mark! Just print off our facebook page and bring it in to redeem. If you don’t “LIKE” us on facebook, do it now and get in on the fun!!
This is a big weekend for those of us who like to “Go Green”! We hope you’ll take advantage of our Green Holiday Specials and come by to learn how trees and plants improve your life,neighborhood,community, and the earth-AND SAVE $ DOING IT!!

Sincerely,

The Harper Boys
HARPER’S NURSERY & LANDSCAPE CO.
PS-HAPPY BIRTHDAY LYNN AND JAYMI HARPER!!
Filed Under: Arbor Day, Earth Day, Facebook, Newsletter, Plant Something, What's Growing On?

A Big Week For Goin’ Green!

April 19, 2012 By Jay Harper

In the next week or so two “holidays” will be observed that our industry and Harper’s take part in on a daily basis. This coming Sunday, April 22nd is Earth Day. Earth Day was started on April 22nd 1970 by then Wisconsin senator Gaylord Nelson. Earth Day 1970 achieved a rare political alignment, enlisting support from Republicans and Democrats, rich and poor, city slickers and farmers, tycoons and labor leaders. Many a tree,shrub,and garden have been planted in observance and hopefully many will continue to be.

A week from Friday, April 27th is Arbor Day in Arizona. Arbor Day started by Nebraska settler J.Sterling Nelson on April 10,1872. Nelson missed his Michigan forest and trees were needed for shade,wind breaks, and to reduce soil erosion (all great reasons to plant today!) in the early days of Nebraska. So enamored by trees and their beauty and benefit Nelson pushed to have an “official” day put in place for the celebration of planting trees.

Harper’s and the nursery industry in Arizona have begun a campaign called “Just Plant Something”. A modern day revival of both these days I suppose. We hope you’ll partake every day in the cause of making our planet a more beautiful place, we do. We will be having some special events over the next week to help celebrate the “official” dates.

So whether you want to improve your life with shade or fruit trees or you want to eat healthier Harper’s will try and help you in your endeavor to “GO GREEN”. It is what we do every day!

Donna DiFrancesco, the water specialist for the city of Mesa will be calling in to the Rosie On The House Show at 8:30 or so on Saturday am. Tune in to 92.3 fm KTAR to hear Donna an other Earth/Arbor Day ideas!

Last but not least, Harper’s will be celebrating Earth Day and Arbor Day by giving  $10 OFF ON PURCHASES OF $50 OR MORE AND $22 OFF FOR PURCHASES OF $100 OR MORE AND $27 OFF ON PURCHASES OF OVER $150!!! This goes into effect Friday April 20th and is good thru April 30,2012.

Don’t Just Stand There-Plant Something!!

Since 1945-Harper’s Home Grown…It’s What We Do & Who We Are!!

Filed Under: Arbor Day, Got Shade, Harper's, Harper's General News, Plant Something, Rosie On The House, Shade Trees, Tree planting, What's Growing On?, good news, plant sale, radio show, sale, spring gardening, trees, weekly Specials

Wednesday-10% OFF/Sr’s & Ladies..Still No Winner On Plant Trivia,but We’re Tryin’

April 18, 2012 By Jay Harper
  • Every Wednesday Ladies and Sr’s get 10% off all purchases plus double loyalty points!
  • Ok, Here is another pic of our “name that plant” contest. Everyone has gotten the Hibiscus part right-just looking for the correct name. Hint-red is the first part of the name. The second part could be used for protection! Since so many are trying, we’re going to keep this one going till we have a winner!
  • Earth Day and Arbor Day are both coming up in the next week or so! Stay tuned to classes and specials coming up-we’ll begin announcing tomorrow what is up this weekend!
  • Since 1945-Harper’s Home Grown…It’s What We Do & Who We Are!

Good Growin’

Filed Under: Harper's, Harper's General News, Loyalty Points, Name That Plant, Trivia Tuesday, What's Growing On?, contest, discounts, gift certificat for plants, hibiscus, ladies day, seniors day, weekly Specials, weekly tip
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