Jan. 28, 2025 By Lauren Rapp A giant, rare and notoriously stinky flower bloomed at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden over the weekend, drawing hundreds to smell something “putrid.” The Amorphophallus gigas, known as the “corpse flower,” bloomed for just three days, prompting residents to brave frigid temperatures for a chance to see and smell…
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Rooted in history: Indoor Outdoor Gardener celebrates 50 years as Bay Ridge’s botanical oasis
Apr. 10, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann
The “plant doctor” is in!
Bay Ridge ‘plant doctor’ to celebrate family-run store’s 50th anniversary
Apr. 5, 2024 By Jada Camille
Bay Ridge’s resident “plant doctor” and owner of The Indoor Outdoor Gardener will use her green thumbs to celebrate the store’s 50th anniversary this weekend.
‘It’s so easy:’ How Brooklyn tenants can find sustainable ways of living without breaking the bank or upsetting their landlord
Oct. 9, 2023 By Ximena Del Cerro
Renters can make a number of changes to reduce their carbon footprint without getting the permission of their landlords or spending big on items such as solar panels, insulation or switching to methane-free stoves.