Summer Rayne Oakes is a scientist, environmental activist, and model who has transformed her Williamsburg apartment into a lush, green oasis.
Oakes’ lengthy list of projects include assisting the launch of companies such as Good Eggs and Foodstand; along with her own SUGARDETOX.ME publishing site, cookbook, and now a blog on connecting with nature in the city.
She gives the public a tour of all the plants in her house through several Youtube videos on her channel.
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While doing all of this she has also managed to grow over 670 plants in her 1,200-square-foot apartment! According to a report from Modern Farmer, Oakes home forest includes:
“a living wall, an irrigated vertical garden constructed out of mason jars, and, in a closet garden, edible plants ranging from the familiar (herbs, greens) to the exotic (a pineapple plant, curry leaves—the latter of which she raves about).”
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Her first plant was began at about 4-feet, and has now grown to nearly 14-feet tall! Her dedication and passion is inspiring.
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