Wild & Free, Staten Island Plant Community
Where every sprout, bloom & soul is welcome to be wild & free
Gardening has always been my therapy. In 2026, I’ll be growing a plant community in Staten Island!
Let’s be real, our plant pickings are slim. The big box stores don’t carry the plants people love most & (forgive me) their plants tend to be hot garbage. I want to change that by expanding access to the kind of well loved, hard to find plants that make our homes come alive.
I’m not an expert by any means. Growing indoor plants became a hobby when I stepped into birthwork. For every birth I attended, I bought a new plant. Over time, my home became the forest off Forest Avenue. I’ve learned a lot through trial & error. I want to keep learning alongside others who get the joy of it.
Whether you’re brand new to gardening or a seasoned grower, there’s space here for you. In 2026, I’ll be hosting small, hands-on gardening meetups where we can get our hands dirty & connect over our shared love of plants.
I’m gathering my people now so we can start strong during the colder seasons when outdoor plants say their final goodbye. If you’d like to join in, fill out an interest form to stay in the loop. No experience needed, just a curiosity & love for all things wild & free.
Upcoming meetups will include:
Maintaining indoor & outdoor plants
Perennial & annual plant care
Plant species that are not readily available within our community (tropical aroid plants like monsteras, philodendrons, anthuriums, alocasias, variegated plant babies & carnivorous plants)
Tissue culture acclimation & growth
Pest & Disease Management
Establishing fertilizer regimens
pH balancing for optimal plant growth
Hydroponics
Substrates & amendments
Seedlings, cuttings & propagations
Plant care from seed to harvest
Trading, purging, buying & selling plant babies
Community veggie & herb sharing
Indoor plant styling & outdoor landscaping
Volunteer opportunities in our community
Everyone that attends our first meet-up will go home with a new plant <3
Individuals & families are welcome to join. Babies & children are encouraged to get their hands dirty :) Introvert-friendly space!
*Wild & Free is part of Birth & Beyond, NYC, where community care & connection always take root.