Arboreadum Bookshop and Garden, which hosted its grand opening on June 19 at 104 Fourth Ave. NE in Cullman, Ala., is "combining a love of books with a passion for gardening... in a historic home near downtown," the Cullman Tribune reported.
Owner Shannen Cottingham is featuring new books in many genres, along with a variety of plants and gardening supplies. She said she started the store because she has always loved reading and gardening, and the combination seemed like a natural way to create something special for the community.
Cottingham told the Tribune that "she is eager to learn about what people like to read and grow. She enjoys getting book suggestions from customers and finding new titles through chats with other readers. The same goes for gardening. Visitors often share their favorite plants, helpful tips and personal stories."
She hopes Arboreadum will become a lively part of the Cullman community, and has plans to start book clubs, hold garden walks focused on audiobooks, and create ways for readers and gardeners to meet each other.