Over a century after its creation as a private estate, the ingenuity and imagination behind the making of Planting Fields still informs the place today. In that spirit, Planting Fields Foundation has invited Piet Oudolf, recognized as the foremost landscape designer of our time, to create a new garden for the site. Making spaces that celebrate the four-season offerings of plants, Oudolf has redefined notions of beauty, invoking a holistic appreciation and sustained sense of awe of the natural world. Set to be completed in fall 2026, the Oudolf Garden will add a bold new experience to the richly layered landscape of Planting Fields, representing the most significant addition to the site since the Olmsted Brothers completed their work in the 1930s.
Make History with Planting Fields Foundation
The Oudolf Garden offers supporters a unique chance to leave a mark on the landscape of Planting Fields and be a part of history in the making. By supporting Planting Fields Foundation’s Oudolf Garden campaign, donors are bringing Piet Oudolf’s work to a public setting on Long Island for the first time ever. This project also marks Oudolf’s first public garden in New York in over a de- cade, building on a legacy of iconic spaces such as the High Line and Battery Park. Through his renowned naturalistic approach, Oudolf’s gardens do more than captivate the senses – they enrich the environment, cultivate community, foster biodiversity, and provide a timeless legacy for generations to come. As a patron of this transforma- tive project, donors will not only help bring a world-class garden to life but also become an integral part of its story, ensuring that its beauty, sustainability, and community impact will endure long into the future. We invite you to align your philanthropic vision with a project that speaks to the highest ideals of environmental stewardship, artistry, and community.
For other contribution methods and questions, email oudolfgarden@plantingfields.org