Do You Yo.gar.den?
The older I get, the more important I realize the value of ‘me time’ for both my physical and mental well-being. For the past three years my way to de-stress is practicing yoga.
In fact, September is National Yoga month. If you’ve never tried it over 2,200 yoga studios nationwide are offering a *free* week this month.
Photo courtesy of www.crabtreegardens.com
At the GWA regional meeting this past May I met Sandi and Dave Crabtree, owners of Crabtree Gardens in Drumms, PA. This couple has taken their Bed & Breakfast surrounded by beautiful gardens to the next level through diversification and thinking ‘outside the box’.
What piqued my interest was their partnership with a local yoga instructor to hold classes at The Lil Yoga Barn at Crabtree Gardens. They define yoga and gardening in a very special way – yo.gar.den: A plot of sacred ground where organic plants and yoga enthusiasts cultivate and spread universal love.
They’ve also paired with a massage therapist for outdoor massages, an artist for children’s art classes and more. This destination attraction has caught the eye of that younger generations who are searching for more than plants and prefers ‘experiences’.
According to the 2014 Garden Trends report below, Crabtree Gardens is on target to meet today’s consumer’s needs and wants. How can your business draw inspiration from Crabtree Gardens to connect with Millenials?
Photo courtesy of www.crabtreegardens.com
Cinderella is the Belle of the Ball
Cinderella® Genetically Dwarf CrabappleMalus ‘Cinzam’
Cinderella is the smallest Malus in the Round Table Series of Genetically Dwarf Crabapples. She can be utilized as a small tree or shrub in the landscape. When top grafted, she is the perfect size for a container patio tree. Her tolerance to road salt makes her a great street tree option.
“I first saw Cinderella in a garden setting while visiting Lake County Nursery, Inc. several years ago, and fell in love with this adorable, petite crabapple. I knew I’d have to have one. My chance came the following spring when I renovated my front garden. I saved the prime spot for this tree and have never regretted it. The shape is perfect, it’s completely carefree, and it looks great all year.”
– Jane Milliman, Upstate Gardeners’ Journal Publisher
