Plants, Japanese-Themed Garden Accessories, and Gifts at Serene Gardens in Grand Island (Up to 55% Off)
Found 390 days ago on Groupon
52% OFF
$25 VALUE
120 BOUGHT
Description
Houseplants give homes a touch of nature, just as discarded couches
lend a homey feeling to forests. Bring the outdoors indoors with
this Groupon. Choose Between Two Options $12 for $25 worth of
plants and garden and home accessories $45 for $100 worth of plants
and garden and home accessories Green-thumbed shoppers pick up
Okatsune gardening tools such as hand pruners ($60) and arrange
blossoms in shigaraki flower vases ($15.95–$499.95). Homes brighten
with Yuthica soy candles ($24–$28) as the delicate aroma of incense
($3.50+) fills the air. Serene Gardens The brainchild of Dr. Joshua
M. Smith, his wife Satomi Smith, and his brother Matthew Smith,
Serene Gardens blends Japanese-influenced gardening, art, cuisine,
and culture in a fluid space that hosts a store, café, and
educational space. Influenced by Josh’s stint as an apprentice at
Japanese nursery and design company Furukawa Teijuen, the garden
center lures in customers with Eastern plants and design elements
ready for duty in yards, homes, or cars made of old terrariums. The
music of Josh’s shakuhachi bamboo flute—featured on four CDs sold
in the shop—wafts through the shop, previewing the art form that
clients can learn during in-store classes. Other lessons delve into
flower arrangement, which Satomi has studied since she was a child,
and the choreography of a Japanese tea ceremony, which demands
fewer pinkie lifts and more high-fives than a British high tea.
After lessons or shopping excursions, guests can find peace between
the lime-green walls of a café serving tea brewed from loose-leaf
blends. At midday, Satomi also delves into family recipes to
conjure lunches that incorporate dishes such as edamame, gyoza
dumplings, and miso soup.