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Merry Christmas

Blessings!

Merry Christmas and Holiday Blessings to you and yours. I am sending you a copy of a letter a friend of mine, Bill Hamilton, just sent me. I couldn't put the seasons greetings in better form than this. I hope you find it as touching as I.

A Letter From Bill Hamilton

December 20, 2009 So, I'm reading an article in the paper this morning that is recounting the big stories of the past decade. Its subtitle: Past decade filled with dread-but also offers much hope. It recalls 9/11, natural disasters, political unrest, financial fallout, as well as surviving miners, cancer vaccines and a miraculous landing in the Hudson river. The events are huge. They have caused us to weep in sadness and joy. They, and many like them, have had global impact or at least expression. We know the name of the woman protestor killed in Tehran and the pilot who landed his plane in the Hudson. We have images on You Tube and words on Twitter invading our everyday world. And, if you are like me, it can all be very overwhelming and leave the reader (me and you) with a sense of insignificance, anxiety and hopelessness. Big world- sized stories are, for the most part, not personal and leave us with a sense of helplessness and often hopelessness. Friends, PLEASE don't allow the 'big news' to overshadow how the Good News was present all around you in this past decade. Just within my city, my small group of friends, I have witnessed dead and damaged marriages be reconciled. I know of sick people who have been healed. My Young Life friends bombard me with stories of lost kids being found. Homeless are being housed. People with real names are being loved and cared for by people I really know. They are not on You Tube, they may not have a Face Book account and there's no people waiting to Twitter their every move. They are the people who make up my community. You have them too. Our little worlds are filled with them. We are surrounded - therefore we are significant. We can make the "news" that will save a life. Our 'news' will not be turned into an image or a sound bite for the world to see. This news (knowledge) will only be known by a few. Good news comes quietly to one heart at a time. Then it moves slowly in and through a family and often leaks out into a community. This good news doesn't find its way into the media where it becomes bigger than life and gets exploited. The life changing stories we all have had the privilege of participating in, or at least been affected by, are the really big stories of this past decade. Do yourself a favor today and take time to recall some of them. In the time it takes for you to read the news you can write the news - the real news. The news that is; real people with real names that live on real streets. The real Good News has always avoided the spotlight, never needed the media and chose to quietly bring joy and hope to people along his path. The kingdom of God was not ushered into the world with front page hype and it (He) doesn't require it still. Might you determine to find peace and joy in the little miracles that surround your everyday life in this coming decade. Be a Kingdom person and change the world one story at a time. Happy New Decade! Bill Hamilton

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! May your season be merry and bright!! Here is to the new year and the new decade-Good Growing

Sincerely,

The Harper Boys

HARPER'S NURSERY & LANDSCAPE CO.

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Harper's Christmas Traditions!!!

What a day yesterday, Our 3rd Saturday of the month event/Christmas Open House and the Harper family tamale day! Two great Christmas traditions continue! Hope you all have a great week and get time to enjoy the Christmas spirit as it is sneaking up on us like a freight trane!

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Christmas Open House/3rd Saturday Event&SALE!

3rd Saturday/month Event-Christmas Open House&Sale!!

To thank you for your support and to celebrate the Holiday Season and the future-HARPER'S is extending this invitation to you! Please come and enjoy Free Food and Cider and take advantage of 50% off all Christmas merchandise! Amaryllis bulbs, Christmas Cactus, wreaths, selected Christmas trees, and of course POINSETTIAS!! The SALE will last till the merchandise is gone, the food and festivities are on Saturday the 19th, our usual 3rd Saturday of the month event! Remember that all GIFT CARDS over $50 are %20 Off!!
Thank you for a great 2009 and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! REMEMBER TO JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Keep up to date on what Harper's is up to on a daily basis. Become a Fan of Harper's and we'll give you $5 off your next purchase!!

National Poinsettia Day is December the 12th

Today is National Poinsettia Day

Joel Roberts Poinsett
Did you know that the poinsettia has a special day all its own? By an Act of Congress, December 12th was set aside as National Poinsettia Day.
It is in honor of Joel Roberts Poinsett, who died on December 12, 1851. Poinsett was the first US Ambassador to Mexico and is credited with introducing the native Mexican plant to the United States. He grew the plants in his Greenville, S.C plantation and gave them out as gifts to friends. In addition to recognizing Poinsett, the purpose of the day is to enjoy the beauty of this popular holiday plant.
In Mexican folklore, there is a story of a little poor girl who had nothing to bring to church for Christmas. On her way to church, she picked some plants by the side of the road. As she entered the church, the ends of the leaves turned into bright, brilliant red flowers. You guessed it... Poinsettias.
This year, share the beauty of this holiday tradition by giving someone a poinsettia on December 12th... National Poinsettia Day!

Garden Gift Ideas From Harpers

Happy Holidays!

Whether you're buying for a neighbor,relative,client,or maybe for yourself, Harper's has great gift ideas for any budget. Consider Amaryllis bulbs, Poinsettias,Wreaths,Pottery,Paperwhites bulbs,and Christmas trees just to name a few. If you're stuck on what to do or give or working on a budget, we've got you covered. Go Green this Christmas and Save Green!

Decorate For Chirstmas and Save

Purchase a Fresh Noble Fir, A wreath of any size, and a Poinsettia and save %20 on all 3! Plus get Free Delivery on any Fresh Tree over 7' GO GREEN THIS CHRISTMAS AND SAVE GREEN!

If decorating the outdoor living space of your home is your thing for Christmas, check out our great selection of garden decor, and antiques, Plant stands, hangers,trellises,and more can make any corner of your garden stand out!! If you need to make a huge impression on Christmas guests, call our landscape department now. Jerry Harper and his team can make any home seem like your own personal resort! Call Jerry today at 602-659-5994!

Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

Having had such warm weather all fall, December has sent us a reminder that winter is here! Although not official until the 21st we are definitely getting weather that should put us all in the Christmas/Holiday spirit! Be sure you are adjusting your irrigation controllers, in fact most of us should have them turned off for a few days now!! This is the time of year when we can really conserve the most water, and most people over water drastically during the winter months. If we do in fact have an "El Nino" this winter, you can usually get by without having to water much at all! We have a great watering guideline available on our website-www.harpersnursery.com-garden tips-watering guide. Check it out it can save you lots of $$$$

What is December 7th?

I used to ask my kids while they were in grade school, every December the 7th at the end of the school day, what today was. After a few years they knew because It was the only day of the year I every asked about! I listened to news on my way to and from work today and didn't hear a word about Pearl Harbor! So in case you missed it December 7th 1941 "a day that will live on in infamy" maybe really hasn't! Don't know about you but i won't forget what that day means and how blessed we are to live in the greatest county on God's green earth!!!

Merry Christmas

As the song goes....It is the most wonderful time of the year! Family, friends,sounds,smells,and cool crisp air! The Harper family and team members wish you a very merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season!! It Is Tree Time!

We have a fresh shipment of Christmas trees available now at BOTH locations. As usual, Mr. Frank has his TREE TIME lot at the Scottsdale location, but for the first time we are offering trees at our Mesa store. These are the same Noble firs that Frank carries in sizes 5' to 8'. We have package pricing for the tree and the stand and we'll even throw in FREE delivery for the 7-8 footers!!HE DID IT AGAIN!!

Of course with help from the Man upstairs, Jeff Harper has turned out one of the best crops of poinsettias ever! Way to go Jeff! If you want a great Christmas card picture come soon while the greenhouses are still full-it is worth seeing and capturing! Of course we wouldn't want to miss the opportunity to send one home with you so for a limited time all 8" and up Poinsettias are %20 off!!