GLAM GARDENER IN THE NEWS

  • New York Times

    How an Urban Forager Spends Her Sundays. Aly Stoffo knows where to find wild mushrooms, berries and other edible plants on Staten Island. But the location of her favorite paw paw patch is a secret.

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  • NY1

    Glam Gardener on NY1 for Summer Streets hosted by the NYC Department of Transportation

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  • In The Know by Yahoo

    See how this woman is practicing sustainable minimalism in her own neighborhood by Yahoo's In The Know.

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  • Vice Munchies

    Tender Foragery. There are ingredients in your city parks that you could use to create special cocktails! We'll show you how to make unique cocktails with the help of a bartender and a forager in our final episode of Tender Forgery, a new series from Bulleit.

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  • ASU News

    ASU sustainability alum’s business reconnects people to nature. Aly Stoffo’s interest in sustainability stemmed from a childhood love of nature. She often ventured to the protected woods across the street from her Staten Island home.

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  • Staten Island Advance

    What does honeysuckle taste like? “Can I eat the flowers?" Yes, says professional forager and local flora educator Aly Stoffo, aka the “Glam Gardener NYC.” But be careful, she warns: honeysuckle can be intertwined with poison ivy.

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  • Sarah Yuster Art

    The Forager, Portrait by Sarah Yuster for Biophiles Exhibition. My series is a celebration of several notable individuals based on Staten Island who embody this statement. Well-representing the borough's population, they're young, dedicated, experienced, and generous with their expertise. These efforts are vital to the health of the planet and human society.

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  • Staten Island Advance

    Free beekeeping, gardening and sustainability classes this fall. Aly Stoffo, aka the Glam Gardener, will host a free series through the Staten Island-based NYC Parks Department Greenthumb Grows Community Garden.

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  • Staten Island Advance

    Inspiring food stories: A closer look at three award-winning S.I. food crafters.

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  • Staten Island Advance

    Glam Gardener NYC grows out of pandemic to produce array of herbal, medicinal products.

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PUBLIC SPEAKING, PRESS & MEDIA INQUIRIES

Aly Stoffo, Owner of Glam Gardener NYC, is a forager, outdoor educator, and public speaker.

If you're looking for speakers for a nature-centric gala, school speaking engagement, or public event, consider reaching out!

If you're interested in booking Aly for a media inquiry, whether it be a collaborative article, social media, press or partnership, you can reach out using the form below to get started.

We're proud to have partnered with the following organizations for public speaking engagements and media:

  • New York Times: How An Urban Forager Spends Her Sundays (Article) & more
  • Vice Munchies & Bulleit's Tender Forgery (Ad Feature)
  • Yahoo's In the Know Extreme Minimalists (Feature)
  • A Chance in Life (Public Speaker)
  • Orchestra of St. Luke's Earth Works: Music for Our Planet (Host)

GLAM GARDENER PRESS KIT

What is Glam Gardener NYC?

Glam Gardener NYC is a New York-based business specializing in wildcrafted, organic, and hyper-seasonal herbal products, as well as nature-based education.

Glam Gardener focuses on in-person engagements to create hyper-local connections in New York, New Jersey, and the Northeast.

Company Overview

Business Name: Glam Gardener NYC

Founded: 2020

Location: Staten Island, NYC, frequently traveling across
New York & New Jersey for educational workshops and events

Website: www.glamgardenernyc.com

Instagram: @GlamGardenerNYC

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glamgardenernyc/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/glamgardenernyc/

Tik tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@glamgardenernyc

Business Model: Direct-to-Consumer, Online Store, Local
Markets & Events, Educational development, Community service

Glam Gardener’s Herbal Products:

Glam Gardener adds something fresh to the herbal product space with hyper-regional wild edible plants, connecting folks to flavorful plants that are hiding in plain sight in northeastern wildspaces.

Glam Gardener’s Foraging & Wildcrafting Education:

Today, Glam Gardener designs educational activations that thousands enjoy each year.

Glam Gardener partners with government institutions like the NYC Department of Transportation and historic nonprofits like the Alice Austen House Museum, to offer fun educational foraging classes.

Making outdoors & wildcrafting education accessible to thousands of New Yorkers annually.

Founder Bio

Founder: Aly Stoffo

Title: Owner & Founder of Glam Gardener NYC

Aly Stoffo owns Glam Gardener NYC, a business that combines her deep respect for nature, sustainability, and holistic wellness.

As a student of wild plants, Aly focuses on creating potent, healing products using regional plants that grow in the Northeastern United States.

Her goal is to educate the community on the benefits of herbal remedies
while making them accessible through small-batch products that celebrate and respect the natural world.

Aly has a background in Sustainability, Project management, and Business. She holds a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree from the nation’s first school for sustainability at Arizona State University. She’s always been passionate about using ethical business models to drive sustainability education.

Brand Story

Glam Gardener NYC began with a simple mission: to reconnect people with nature through the healing properties of wild and organic plants. It started as an Instagram page with no intention of becoming a business.

As a Staten Island (NYC) native, Aly noticed a disconnect between urban life and the natural world. She wanted to bring the benefits of nature to her local community.

What began as a small personal project during the pandemic, soon grew into a business that celebrates the seasonal beauty of wildflowers, herbs, and plants that thrive in the Northeast.

Glam Gardener combines education, fun, and nature in all offerings.

Products & Services

Products:

Herbal Teas: Infusions made from locally harvested wild plants and organic herbs, many of which are not available on the commercial market, including: Spicebush, Bayberry, Ghost pipe, and more.

Tinctures: Concentrated plant-based extracts designed to support wellness.

Salves & Balms: Topical remedies for skin care, crafted from wild and organic ingredients.

Herbal Joints: Smokable herbs that provide relaxing, non-psychoactive experiences for folks that like to toke.

Wildflower Syrups: Small-batch syrups made from hyper-seasonal, hand-harvested wildflowers, perfect for cocktails, and culinary creations.

Services:

Foraging tours and wildcrafting workshops: educational events that teach people how to identify, ethically harvest, and use wild edibles.

Curriculum development and educational services for nonprofit, private sector, and government partners: Creating unique educational experiences for kids and adults.

Botanical Bar: Glam Gardener hosts wild-plant-infused mocktail bars that serve fresh & wild beverages at select events, including Vegandale NYC, Flower Power Flea Market, and more.

Media Coverage & Testimonials

Customer Testimonials:

  • “From unique gifts to fun, informative hands on foraging
    hikes-Glam Gardener always keep me coming back for more. She is a Staten Island
    treasure!” – Elizabeth [public google review]
  • “I Love Love Love Aly at Glam Gardener NYC. Her knowledge
    and enthusiasm are exhilarating and motivational. Her foraging tours are a
    must-do for everyone. Her products are wholesome, delicious and healing. Highly
    recommend.” – Michael [public google review]

Press Contact Information

For press inquiries, interviews, product samples, or additional information, please contact: 

  • Name: Aly Stoffo
  • Email: glamgardenernyc [at] gmail [dot] com
  • Phone: 862 three 9 7 one 1 seven 6
  • Website: www.glamgardenernyc.com
  • Social Media: @GlamGardenerNYC

Image Assets

High-resolution images are available for press use. Please
download them via the following link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XYvQclIqE0BjKef4EiXRmQ54yOyTTxmJ?usp=sharing

Thank you for your interest in Glam Gardener NYC. For any additional information, please feel free to reach out to us!

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