Our TeamCiara Benko

About Me

Ciara Benko is New York City-based public relations exec, writer, and content creator. She produced and edited Tastemade's Webby-nominated video series, A Brand New Leaf, and penned a column about plant care for MyDomaine. Her gardening advice has been featured in Architectural Digest, Domino, Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens, Martha Stewart Living, The Spruce, and more. You can find her musings about plants, interior design, and thrifting on Instagram at @thejungleupstairs.


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