Oudolf Garden Sponsors + Dedications

“Planted in honor of Cameron and the beautiful future growing before her.”

– Anna Georgoulas

“This English Lavender is dedicated to my mother Greta Benedetto, who was from England and loved her gardens.”

– Lynn Benedetto

 

“To my husband Vin, who has appreciated and enjoyed the beauty of Planting Fields for many years with his children and grandchildren.”

– Deb Calluzzo

 

“This donation is made on behalf of my husband Robert, who loves to
photograph the flowers at Planting Fields.”

– Cathy Stirrat

 

“These 10 Siberian Iris flowers will be planted in memory of my father, Nicholas Don Angelo.”

– Francesca Don Angelo

 

 

“Thank you. To Rita Schwalje a true gardener of the heart, planting the seeds of kindness and service into the world and reaping the love and respect of all who knew her.”

– Mary Pascale

 

“I sponsored this Arctic Globe Thistle in honor of Valentine’s Day 2026 and the love that I have for unique plants and beautiful gardens.”

– Debbie Fallon

 

“Italian Aster ‘Rosa Erfüllung’: For my grandmother Maria Rosa Aji, my first teacher, in the garden and in life: “Love that moves the sun and the other stars.”

– Maria Matteo

 

“This Italian Aster ‘Rosa Erfüllung’ is sponsored in loving memory of our beloved Italian grandmother and great-grandmother, Elaine Collins, affectionately known as Nani. May she rest in peace.”

– Allyson Collins

“I dedicate my plant in honor of my beloved mother, Karen Ryan.
Thank you for teaching me about flowers!”

– Cori Lomuto

“This plant is dedicated to the loving memory of John Bogyos, who delighted in gardening.”

– The Miller/Lyons Family

 

“This Woodland Phlox ‘Blue Moon’ is sponsored in honor of Terry Lee Rofrano.”

– From the Rofrano Family

“For my wonderful husband, Drew Newitt, who loves phlox almost as much as he loves me.”

 

– Jennifer Newitt

 

“This sponsorship of the Butterfly Weed plant is dedicated in honor of my grandmother, June Connor.”

– Sara Kukafka

 

 

“These four Meadow Sage ‘May Night’ are sponsored in honor of my four grandchildren.”

– Patricia Oliver

 

 

“I dedicate my sponsorship of a butterfly weed in Honor of Nikki & Paul Losquadro.”

-Karen Keeler

 

“Butterfly Weed: For my father Thomas Matteo, whose love for life, humor, and wisdom continue to surround and inspire us.”

– Maria Matteo

 

“This Culver’s Root ‘Manhattan Skyline’ is sponsored in loving memory of our honorary Manhattanite and cherished grandmother, Marianne Stratford, known to many as Grammy. May she rest in peace.”

– Allyson Collins

“I dedicate my plant in honor of my beloved mother, Caroline Kaneblei.”

– Danielle Kilkenny

“In memory of Andrew Burrous – Forever loved & forever missed. Until we meet again. Love always, Mom”

– Kathy Burrous

 

“This “bopple” Siberian Iris is dedicated to my wife, Alexia Simon.”

– Danny Simon

 

“These Swamp Milkweed plants are sponsored in loving memory of my dearly beloved garden & nature friend, Gertrude “Trudy” Wiegand. The Swamp Milkweed will be both beautiful and a life-giving support to Monarch butterflies.”

– Kathryn Prinz

 

“These purple perennials are dedicated to Rita Stadmeyer, who has walked countless miles in Planting Fields with her husband, Steve, and continues to enjoy the gardens in all four seasons of beauty.”

– The Stadmeyer Family

 

“This sponsorship of Siberian Bugloss (forget-me-nots) is dedicated to the loving memory of Debbie Moran. The sprays of blue flowers are so strikingly beautiful and they represent Debbie perfectly. She will always be remembered for her resilience and beauty.”

– Maria Lally

 

 

“English Lavender ‘Hidcote’: For my mother-in-law Joan Passaro, who brought so much beauty—and afternoon tea—into the lives of all those she loved.”

– Maria Matteo

 

“This Hybrid Phlox ‘Fashionably Early Crystal’ is dedicated to Diane Singer.”

– Bonnie Orbach

“Just a little something rooted in Oyster Bay to celebrate the new home. Making sure you’re an upstanding citizen by supporting great institutions like Planting Fields. Happy Birthday!”
– John Sisinni

“I dedicate my plant in honor of Diane Eder, a longtime
friend and fan of Planting Fields.”

– Anthony Plonsky

“In Loving Memory of Marilyn Marynowski.”

– Linda Timm

“This sponsorship of Autumn Stonecrop is dedicated to the loving memory of Ann Gallaer and Lee Caferri who taught us to
see the true beauty in our surroundings
and in each other. Our family was blessed
to have been raised by these extraordinary women.”

– Mary Pascale

“This sponsorship of Autumn Stonecrop is dedicated to the loving memory of Kay Pascale and Josephine Henson who are forever in our hearts and souls. With all
our love.”

– Mary Pascale

“I would like to dedicate this English lavender to my beloved mother. “

– Nicole Tursi

“This flower is to be planted in the gardens
in honor of my mother-in-law for Mother’s Day. “

– Paula & James Freund

“I would like to dedicate this sponsorship to my beloved grandmother, Frances Siegal.”

– Lisa Pulitzer

“This sponsorship of Autumn Stonecrop is dedicated to the loving memory of Kay Pascale and Josephine Henson who are forever in our hearts and souls. With all
our love.”

– Mary Pascale