Gather premium plants and inspiration on how to arrange them at Bethlehem’s Garden Walk at Cressman’s.
The nursery, garden center and gift shop at 2349 Linden St. (former Moose Bug Florist) features two greenhouses (one to open next year) and an outdoor space that showcases some of the business’ landscaping and hardscaping work.
“We didn’t want to just put plants in a row and not give people ideas,” said manager Barbara Hare. “We wanted to educate our customers — help them to understand which plants go well together, which plants grow very large, etc.”
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The Garden Walk, which opened May 5, is an extension of Cressman’s Lawn Tree Care, a 40-year-old business that was previously based in Hellertown. All of the company’s vehicles, mowers and other equipment are now stored at the Bethlehem facility.
CEO Paul Cressman had been looking to expand his business for several years. He wanted not only to offer inspiration for customers, but also unique plants.
“Paul and I didn’t want to sell exactly what you can get down the street,” Hare said. “Instead, we chose to offer plants like lace leaf Japanese maples, weeping white spruces and dragon’s eye pines. We also offer unique colors of more common plants such as lime green lilacs, peach rhododendrons and orange azaleas.”
The displays of plants around ponds, benches and fire pits will change every few months, Hare said. In addition, the business offers landscaping consultation and a “sold” section where items can be held for future planting.
The greenhouse features a variety of herbs, vegetables, annuals, perennials and tropical plants such as mandevilla, hibiscus and pineapple trees. The facility’s second greenhouse will be overhauled to house additional plants, as well as live and artificial Christmas trees and wreaths around the holidays.
The gift shop sells seeds, books, teas and gourmet foods such as sauces, spreads and stuffed peppers. Inventory will expand to include items such as flags, Yankee candles, garden accents and local art.
The Garden Walk at Cressman’s, which hopes to add florist services starting in the fall, will hold a grand opening with door prizes and children’s crafts 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 14. Info: 610-419-8033.
For Retail Watchers looking for a new set of wheels this Memorial Day, I have some automotive news to report.
First, Rothrock held a grand opening of its new Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram dealership May 17 at 1648 Plaza Lane in South Whitehall Township. A new Nissan store under construction is set to debut in August or September.
The company, with more than 50 years’ experience, offers new and preowned vehicles, as well as maintenance, repairs, detailing, parts and accessories. Info: 866-213-1831 or rothrock.com.
Second, Kelly Automotive Group announced Kelly Mitsubishi’s new home at 536-40 State Road in Emmaus, the former Kelly Ford dealership. The move brings more inventory and parking.
Kelly has two other dealerships on State Road, as well as a location on Easton-Nazareth Highway in Lower Nazareth Township. Info: kellycar.com.
As freelance writer Kevin Duffy reported Thursday, a Mediterranean restaurant chain is coming to the former site of Mangos Coastal Cuisine at 3750 Hamilton Blvd. in South Whitehall Township.
The township’s Board of Commissioners on Wednesday approved the transfer of a liquor license to Allentown Carmel Cafe Wine Bar.
Owner John Ross of Macungie plans to use 5,700 square feet of the 8,000-square-foot structure while leasing out the rest of the space. He expects to open his 180-seat restaurant in the fall after completing extensive renovations.
According to the company’s website, the chain offers a wide selection of wine, as well as small and large plates, ranging from vegetarian and seafood platters to pastas and signature meat dishes. Info: carmelcafe.com.
South Whitehall isn’t the only area where restaurant spaces are being revived.
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