BAY RIDGE — Bay Ridge Blooms at Ridge Boulevard between 71st Street and Ovington Avenue was recognized again by the Brooklyn Botanic Garden Aug. 4.
The winners of its 2026 Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest were announced, and the area tied for second place in the Best Residential category. Last year, Bay Ridge Blooms received third-place tie honors in the same category and first place in Best Street Beds.
“Bay Ridge Blooms is a remarkable collaborative effort between super Cindy, supportive landlords and a host of green thumb neighbors,” Brooklyn Botanic Garden wrote in a Facebook post last year. “The group takes excellent care of street tree beds, front beds and planters as well as makes innovative use of courtyard space. Neighbors Cindy, Susan, Lucia, Mia, Mary, Kristin, Mary, Susan and Zac were kind enough to show us around the block to talk about how they got started greening their community and how they entered the Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest.”
Bay Ridge Blooms at Ridge Boulevard between 71st Street and Ovington Avenue won second-place award in the 2026 Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest. Photo: Brooklyn Botanic Garden
One of the popular activities in the spot is the kids’ garden that is done for the neighborhood each year to encourage youngsters to get involved in the craft.
The contest, which is in its 30th year, promotes city greening and community building. The press conference was held on the winning residential block, Lincoln Place, between New York Avenue and Nostrand Avenue in Crown Heights.
“Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Greenest Block in Brooklyn competition has been a beloved tradition for 30 years, celebrating our neighbors who make our borough a more beautiful and welcoming place to live,” said Sonal Bhatt, vice president of education at Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
“For more than a decade, National Grid has partnered with Brooklyn Botanic Garden to advance a shared commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability,” said Andrew Mulvey, director of NYC External Affairs at National Grid. “As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest, we’re proud to continue investing in the neighborhoods we serve and the green spaces that our customers all enjoy. Congratulations to all participants.”