Indoor Outdoor Gardener

Wow! This store is an absolute gem in Bay Ridge! I have recently fallen more in love with this store. I was not a regular customer — not by a long shot. Then my 4^th grader had to do a science fair project and we chose to do «soil vs hydroponic — which will the bean thrive in better?» We needed some basic supplies and went to Indoor Outdoor Garden. Oscar and Helena were patient, informative, helpful and very pleasant. They did not push me to buy anything and still gave me their undivided attention and support. Helena is a retired teacher, so she gave us lots of helpful recommendations. Their products are very reasonably priced. They sell organic seeds and organic fruits/​veggies that are already rooting so that you can plant at home (I think in May) I cannot thank them enough. Anyone can see that they have a true love and passion for what they do. They are awesome and I will definitely be buying my seeds, fruits, vegetables and flowers from them! Gregory and I are both looking forward to growing hydroponic fruits and vegetables in our basement and backyard!
Indoor Outdoor Gardener
8223 5^th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11 209 ·
(718) 836‑2402

I still cannot believe I’ve only recently discovered this place! I nearly killed 2 of my grandfather’s plants which were more than 40 years old. Helene, aka the plant doctor performed surgery on one and had me duplicate on the other at home. With her specially blended soil and treatments of Verde, Superthrive and 20−20−20, they are both saved! Helena’s got a new loyal customer!

Great and helpful experience. I myself never planted anything before. Was looking for some seeds in mid fall, found exactly what I needed with the help of the wonderful staff. Helena even helped me gather thoughts together for my very first science lesson plan!

I’m speechless. This store and the woman who runs it are just unfathomably amazing. She so obviously cares more about nurturing plants and her clientele than she does about making money. She gave so much time and care and imparted so much invaluable information. I went in because I was down the block in front of Brisket House and I saw some guy walk by with a beautiful fiddleleaf fig tree. I asked him where he acquired such a beautiful plant and what he paid for it. When he told me the reasonable price, I hightailed it over there.
They have so many beautiful, healthy plants in this store, and some very rare that I haven’t seen anywhere else in Brooklyn (and I have been to most of the larger nurseries in the borough). I bought a night-​blooming cereus for a phenomenal price and it was in beautiful condition! I also got a rare begonia, and of course I know precisely how to repot and water both plants and where to place them because Eva was so throrough. I noticed that she doesn’t play favorites with her customers and somehow gave everyone the same generous customer care. I live several miles from this store but I’ll schlep for the pleasure of her rich inventory, great prices, and comprehensive knowledge.

This is a great local business for buying indoor and outdoor plants. They have a very nice selection of plants and a large selection of gardening supplies. I bought a lime plant in there today and Helena and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Helena gave me great tips for keeping my lime plant and my other house plants healthy. She even said if my plants are not doing well, I could go in there with my plants and she would help me try to save them. I will be going back to this store then next time I need a plant, soil, or plant food. I definitely recommend this place if you are looking for nice plants for you house or garden.

I recently walked into Indoor Outdoor Gardener with two dying Pothos, expecting to send them off to the big hanging pot in the sky. To my surprise, I walked out with two reviving plants, as well as one new plant, hanging pots, brackets, a ceramic pot, the store’s house soil, and plant food — all for less than $ 40.
Helena, the knowledgeable owner (and a former teacher), gave me a hands-​on crash course in plant care. She even encouraged me to return with photos of the plants and any questions. A great experience!

Helena is a gem. Her running this gardening store in Bay Ridge, makes it a 2x better neighborhood. She is so sincere and helpful. I came in to buy seeds to plant when I move to Hawaii, and I ended up staying longer because Helena touched my heart with her own story of her and her husband.
Thank you for making my day brighter :)

Helena is very knowledgeable and helpful. And I appreciate that she keeps wheat grass and cat grass seeds in stock year-​round. She keeps me and my kitties very happy and healthy.

Stopped by quick on my bike ride home from Bay Ridge bike shop. I was looking to get another succulent since I tend to kill plants pretty quickly. Helena was wonderful in recommending one to get-​jade. She gave me the proper watering instructions and told me how to care for it/​how long it would live for. I definitely recommend going here for all your household or outdoor plant needs. I just wish I had a bigger apartment to get even more plants!

Indoor outdoor gardener has been helping my garden and plant boxes look beautiful for years! Helena is always knowledgeable, patient and creative!

Although I’ve noticed stellar reviews for Indoor Outdoor Gardener, my own experience was not quite as wonderful. Yes, Helena is knowledgable and helpful, however, her mannerisms were a little condescending. You don’t tell your customer, «Now repeat what I’ve said.» This was in regard to when to water my China Doll plant. Teacher, I am not 10 years old, nor am I in my early 20’s. Had I’ve had gray hair and wrinkles like the woman before me, I’m sure she would have treated me differently. By the way, that older woman was a real pain in the ass. I have to give Helena an extra star for her patience.

I was looking for a local place that carries Fox Farm soil and they had Indoor Outdoor Gardener as a distributor. I crossed reference the business with Unilocal and came here the next day. Oh boy, am I glad that I did! As a beginner gardener, I also wanted to get some seed starting supplies. As it turns out, Helena (the owner), was super friendly and helpful! She gave me a detailed introduction to starting seeds (I had to jot notes down on my phone, so I can remember it all). She was an English teacher and it shows how much passion she has for teaching and sharing her expertise. It’s amazing that this place has been around 41 years! Forget those big box stores — support local businesses like these (which are becoming more rare), the experience is totally worth it.

Local business for the win! The shop has everything from succulents to carnivorous plants to rosemary with really reasonable prices. I just bought my second-​ever houseplant from Helena (the owner), and she walked me through every possible plant care scenario: re-​potting, fertilizing, picking a pot, watering, what to do if the leaves start to feel limp or fall off, and so on and so forth. She also helped me select a plant that was non-​toxic for pets (important!) While I was in the store, she told several customers that she guarantees her plants and that they should bring them back if they have any questions.

What a wonderful coincidence to have driven by. My wife enjoys her gardening, and this is the best place we’ve ever been to. You don’t only come there to purchase items, you get a full class lesson every time. Helena goes out of her way to explain every single detail to get the best results for your plants. And she knows EVERYTHING. Our visits are never 5 minutes. We always end up spending 30 – 40 minutes learning. Its not a store, its an experience!

I’ve never owned a plant in my life. I’ve actually been really frightened to own one. Why? Well because they don’t look like they move but they do and I was always afraid my plant would sprout legs and strange me with its vine.
Anywho, I decided I needed some nature in my apartment so I went FROM THE BRONX to Bayridge (in a car of course). I needed to find a plant or two that didn’t require much sunlight since there isnt much in my apartment. Helena helped me out and I left with my peace lily and dracaena. Helena is the sweetest. She gave me her card and e-​mail in case I had any questions. Seriously, she is sweet and her little dog (I believe her name was Brandy) is adorable. The place is smaller than I thought but filled with everything you could want. If you want to become a plant mama (like me) or dadda or whatever, please stop at this wonderful place. You will not regret it!

Went to get plants for my terrarium and Helena the owner was so helpful. Very honest and patient! I came back the next day to check out her new shipment from Florida, so glad I did – GORGEOUS plants. Will be coming back for more.

What a great store! The owners really care for the plants and are ready to offer help and advice and answer any questions you may have! They helped me replant my baby maples free of charge! Amazing

My MIL and I attended a workshop hosted by the owner Helena. And What a fun, interesting and informative class! Helena was such a knowledgeable lady, and she is so patient and very patient with all the questions.
My MIL has be going to this store for years, and she only has good things to say about it. I will definitely come back :) Love to support neighborhood store with friendly, and passionately services!

Came here after reading all the rave reviews. Must say, it met and surpassed them all. I came in and said I didn’t know much about plants but had a few that weren’t doing well and was willing to learn. I wanted to buy a plant but didn’t know where to start. The owner basically gave me a crash course in proper plant care with all the care of a school teacher. She wasn’t trying to sell me anything, just made sure I knew what I was doing. I ended up buying a great plant (all the plants look sooo healthy, much better than Home Depot), a nice pot and some of their house made soil. The owner made sure this plant would do well in my home and even said I could bring the plant back in for her to check up on it! It’s like the neighborhood vet for plants. Very affordable as well. What a find.

An oasis of plants in the middle of the concrete jungle we call home. My bf and i have been searching a while for reasonably priced well grown indoor house plants in brooklyn and everything was either too pricey or too precious. I’m a pretty good green thumb and like to geek out on different styles of gardening.
This amazing spot has an incredible selection of rare and awesome plants-​ranges of rhodedendra, succulents, ferns, and even air plants. Amazing prices! And they blend their own soils and nutrients. But what’s even cooler is that they have one of the most comprehensive arrays of indoor hydroponic systems. They have organic and inorganic nutrients and lots of materials for growing indoor fruit, veggies etc. I can’t wait until spring when they open up their backyard. Helena the owner is an amazing teacher and has so much pride in her and her husband 40 year Buisness it’s infectious! Tell them they are well loved on Unilocal when you stop by:)