Year-round greenery and red berries in winter make it ideal for ornamental and festive planting.
Native to the region, this small tree produces vibrant pink flowers in early spring. It’s often used in parks and residential landscapes.
Grown for its lush foliage and ability to thrive in low light, hostas are a favorite in city gardens.
A shade-loving, hardy fern that thrives in forested and shaded city park areas.
Appalachian Mountain Mint, Pycnanthemum flexuosum
Aromatic perennial with clusters of tiny white to lavender flowers, highly attractive to pollinators and tolerant of a range of garden conditions.
Bloom Period: July to September
Native Range: Southeastern United States
Aromatic aster ‘Raydon’s Favorite’, Symphyotrichum oblongifolium ‘Raydon’s Favorite’
Upright perennial with powder-blue daisies and yellow centers, blooming late summer into fall and attracting butterflies.
Bloom Period: September to November
Native Range: Eastern North America
Astilbe 'Hennie Graafland', Astilbe 'Hennie Graafland'
Compact, shade-loving perennial with feathery, deep pink flower plumes above dark green foliage.
Bloom Period: July to August
Native Range: Japan
Atlas Fescue, Festuca mairei
Dense clumps of arching, evergreen blue-green blades; reliable structure and movement in naturalistic gardens.
Bloom Period: May to June
Native Range: Atlas Mountains, North Africa
Autumn stonecrop, Hylotelephium 'Matrona'
A succulent perennial with blue-gray leaves and tall stems topped with clusters of pinkish-purple flowers. Blooms in late summer and attracts pollinators.
Bloom Period: August to October
Native Range: Europe and Asia
Avens 'Tales of Hex', Geum 'Tales of Hex'
Compact perennial with warm orange flowers held above tidy green foliage; blooms heavily in late spring.
Bloom Period: May to June
Native Range: Eurasia and parts of North America
Barrenwort 'Pink Champagne', Epimedium 'Pink Champagne'
A shade-loving groundcover with mottled spring foliage and sprays of pink-and-white starry flowers.
Bloom Period: April to May
Native Range: East Asia
Betony, Stachys officinalis 'Hummelo'
A compact perennial with soft, fuzzy green leaves and tall spikes of deep magenta-purple flowers. Blooms in early to mid-summer and attracts bees and butterflies.
Bloom Period: June to September
Native Range: Europe and Asia
Big Bluestem 'Dancing Wind', Andropogon gerardii 'Dancing Wind'
A graceful ornamental grass with fine, blue-green leaves and airy flower plumes that shimmer in the breeze. Blooms in late summer to fall, adding movement and color.
Bloom Period: August to November
Native Range: North America
Big-Leaf Aster ‘Twilight’, Eurybia X herveyi ‘Twilight'
A compact, bushy perennial with dark green leaves. It blooms in late summer to fall with abundant, small purple flowers that have yellow centers.
Bloom Period: August to October
Native Range: North America
Black-eyed Susan 'Viette’s Little Suzy', Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Viette’s Little Suzy’
Compact black-eyed Susan with bright golden petals and dark centers; long-blooming and easy to grow.
Bloom Period: July to September
Native Range: Eastern North America
Blazing Star, Liatris spicata
A perennial with tall, rigid stalks topped by fluffy, deep purple flower spikes. Blooms in late summer and attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and songbirds.
Bloom Period: July to September
Native Range: Eastern North America
Bluestar, Amsonia 'Blue Ice'
A clump-forming perennial with narrow leaves and clusters of star-shaped blue flowers. It blooms in spring and attracts butterflies and other pollinators.
Bloom Period: May to June
Native Range: Southeast Europe, Turkey, Japan, and Central and Northeast United States.
Bottle Gentian, Gentiana andrewsii
Upright perennial with unique, closed, deep blue flowers that never open fully but are prized by bumblebees.
Bloom Period: August to October
Native Range: Eastern and central North America
Bowman's Root, Gillenia trifoliata
Airy perennial with starry white flowers and reddish stems, creating a cloud-like effect in late spring.
Bloom Period: May to June
Native Range: Eastern North America
Bristleleaf Sedge, Carex eburnea
Delicate, tufted sedge with thread-like foliage, ideal for dry shade and rocky soils.
Bloom Period: May to June
Native Range: North America
Burnet 'Wake Up', Sanguisorba menziesii ‘Wake Up’
Early-blooming burnet with rosy-red bottlebrush flowers; airy, elegant presence in summer borders.
Bloom Period: June to July
Native Range: Northwestern North America
Butterfly Weed, Asclepias tuberosa
Bright, orange-flowered perennial with narrow green leaves; drought-tolerant and beloved by butterflies.
Bloom Period: June to August
Native Range: Eastern and central North America
Chinese Astilbe, Astilbe chinensis ‘Vision in Pink’
A sturdy perennial with large, fern-like deep green leaves. It produces tall, feathery pink flower spikes in mid to late summer.
Bloom Period: June to July
Native Range: East Asia
Cranesbill, Geranium wlassovianum
A perennial with dusky violet flowers marked by deep violet veins and a small white center. It blooms from late spring to early summer and is native to damp grasslands in eastern Asia.
Bloom Period: June to September
Native Range: Northeastern Asia (China, Mongolia, Russia)
Cranesbill 'Dragon Heart', Geranium ‘Dragon Heart’
Striking dark red foliage with small purple-pink blooms; excellent groundcover and foliage accent.
Bloom Period: June to September
Native Range: Asia
Cranesbill 'Philippe Vapelle', Geranium ‘Philippe Vapelle’
Velvety gray-green leaves with soft violet-blue flowers; mounded habit and long-lasting blooms.
Bloom Period: May to June
Native Range: Caucasus and Western Asia
Culver's Root 'Challenger', Veronicastrum virginicum 'Challenger'
A tall, elegant perennial with upright spikes of pale pink to soft lavender flowers held above whorled green leaves.
Bloom Period: July to August
Native Range: Eastern and Central United States
Culver’s Root 'Manhattan Skyline', Veronicastrum sibiricum var. yezoense ‘Manhattan Skyline’
A towering perennial with striking deep blue flower spikes rising from lance-shaped foliage. Offers strong architectural form, summer bloom drama, winter interest, and is bird- and pollinator-friendly.
Bloom Period: June to August
Native Range: East Asia
Dense Blazing Star 'Floristan White', Liatris spicata ‘Floristan White’
Tall spikes of feathery, pure white flowers rise above grassy foliage, attracting butterflies and adding strong vertical accents to summer gardens.
Bloom Period: July to August
Native Range: Eastern North America
Downy skullcap, Scutellaria incana
A native perennial with gray-green, hairy leaves and spikes of tubular, pale blue flowers. Blooms in mid to late summer and attracts bees and butterflies.
Bloom Period: July to September
Native Range: Eastern and central United States
Eastern Beebalm, Monarda bradburiana
Early-blooming beebalm with pale pink to lavender flowers spotted with purple, held above aromatic foliage that attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Bloom Period: May to June
Native Range: Central and southern United States
English lavender 'Hidcote', Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote'
A compact, aromatic shrub with silvery-green foliage and deep purple flower spikes. Known for its strong fragrance and tidy form, it blooms in mid-summer and attracts pollinators.
Bloom Period: June to August
Native Range: the Mediterranean
False Indigo 'Lunar Eclipse', Baptisia 'Lunar Eclipse'
A bushy perennial with soft green foliage and unique bicolor blooms that open creamy white and age to deep lavender.
Bloom Period: May to June
Native Range: North America
Fern-lead yarrow 'Parker's Variety', Achillea filipendulina 'Parker's Variety'
Compact perennial with dense clusters of soft pink flowers above fern-like foliage; hardy, long-blooming, and pollinator-friendly.
Bloom Period: June to September
Native Range: Central and southwestern Asia
Foamflower ' Spring Symphony', Tiarella ‘Spring Symphony’
Compact mound with frothy pink-tinted white flower spikes; attractive patterned foliage adds season-long interest.
Bloom Period: May to July
Native Range: Eastern North America
Globe thistle ‘Arctic Glow’, Echinops sphaerocephalus ‘Arctic Glow’
Striking perennial with spiky, globe-shaped white flower heads above silvery-green foliage, adding bold texture and attracting bees.
Bloom Period: June to September
Native Range: Europe to western Asia
Globe Thistle 'Platinum Blue', Echinops ritro 'Platinum Blue'
Compact, clump-forming perennial with metallic silver-blue, globe-shaped flower heads on sturdy stems; loved by bees and butterflies.
Bloom Period: July to September
Native Range: Europe and Western Asia
Great Burnet ‘Blackthorn’, Sanguisorba officinalis ‘Blackthorn’
Tall, graceful perennial with slender stems topped by soft pink catkin-like blooms that sway beautifully in summer.
Bloom Period: August to October
Native Range: Europe and temperate Asia, parts of western & northern North America.
Hairy Alumroot, Heuchera villosa
A low-growing perennial with hairy, rounded leaves and clusters of small, bell-shaped pink to white flowers.
Bloom Period: July to September
Native Range: Eastern United States
Penstemon hirsutus, Penstemon hirsutus
Description:
Hardy perennial with spikes of tubular, pale lavender to pink flowers above softly hairy stems and leaves, loved by bees and hummingbirds.
Bloom Period: May to July
Native Range: Eastern North America
Hardy geranium, Geranium sanguineum 'Album'
A low-growing perennial with clear white, five-petaled flowers and deeply lobed dark green leaves. Blooms in late spring to early summer.
Bloom Period: May to July
Native Range: Europe and western Asia
Hoary Mountain Mint, Pycnanthemum incanum
A native perennial with silvery, mint-scented foliage and clusters of small, pale flowers. Offers a soft, textured look and thrives in dry, open areas.
Bloom Period: July to September
Native Range: Eastern and central North America
Hybrid Phlox 'Fashionably Early Crystal', Phlox 'Fashionably Early Crystal’
Early-flowering perennial with large clusters of pure white, fragrant blooms held on sturdy stems, prized for its long season and mildew resistance.
Bloom Period: June to August (often reblooming in September)
Native Range: Eastern and central North America
Italian Aster 'Mira', Aster amellus 'Mira'
An upright, bushy perennial with dark green, lance-shaped leaves. It blooms in late summer with loose clusters of deep violet flowers that have bright yellow centers.
Bloom Period: July to October
Native Range: Europe to western Asia
Italian Aster ‘Rosa Erfüllung’, Aster amellus 'Rosa Erfüllung'
Compact perennial with abundant rose-pink, yellow-centered daisies that brighten late-summer gardens and attract butterflies.
Bloom Period: August to October
Native Range: Native to Europe and western Asia
Japanese Forest Grass, Hakonechloa macra
Graceful, arching grass with flowing green leaves that add movement and texture in shade; foliage may turn golden in fall.
Bloom Period: July to August
Native Range: Japan
Leadplant, Amorpha canescens
Low, shrubby perennial with narrow gray-green leaves and spikes of small purple flowers, attracting bees and butterflies.
Bloom Period: June to July
Native Range: North American prairies
Lesser Calamint, Calamintha nepeta subsp. nepeta
A hardy perennial with aromatic, gray-green leaves. It produces small, pale lavender flowers from June to October, attracting bees and butterflies.
Bloom Period: July to October
Native Range: Mediterranean Europe to Western Asia
Lilyturf 'Moneymaker', Liriope muscari ‘Moneymaker’
Glossy evergreen grass-like leaves with dense spikes of deep violet flowers followed by dark berries.
Bloom Period: August to October
Native Range: East Asia
Little Bluestem ‘Ha Ha Tonka’, Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Ha Ha Tonka’
Upright, fine-textured native grass with blue-green summer foliage that shifts to coppery-red in fall.
Bloom Period: August to October
Native Range: North America
Little Bluestem 'Blue Heaven', Schizachyrium scoparium ‘MinnBlueA’
Tall, upright grass with blue-green summer foliage that turns burgundy, purple, and orange in fall.
Bloom Period: August to September
Native Range: North America
Little Bluestem 'Standing Ovation', Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Standing Ovation’
Strongly upright bluestem with blue-green leaves edged in purple; standout fall color of red, orange, and burgundy.
Bloom Period: August to October
Native Range: North American
Meadow Blazing Star, Liatris ligulistylis
Tall spikes of fluffy purple flowers, highly attractive to monarch butterflies and other pollinators.
Bloom Period: August to September
Native Range: North America
Meadow Sage 'Crystal Blue', Salvia nemorosa 'Crystal Blue'
A compact perennial with soft green foliage and spikes of clear, pale blue flowers. Adds cool color to the garden from late spring through summer.
Bloom Period: May to July
Native Range: Europe and western Asia
Meadow Sage 'May Night', Salvia nemorosa 'May night'
Hardy, clump-forming perennial with dense spikes of deep violet-purple flowers.
Bloom Period: May to July
Native Range: Europe and Western Asia
Mediterranean sea holly, Eryngium bourgatii
A striking perennial with stiff, upright stems and spiky, cone-shaped blue flower heads. Its thistle-like blooms appear in summer and are attractive to pollinators.
Bloom Period: July to September
Native Range: Mountains of Spain, France and Morocco
Michaelmas daisy 'Little Carlow', Symphyotrichum 'Little Carlow'
Dwarf perennial with soft lavender daisy-like flowers, ideal for late-summer borders and pollinator gardens.
Bloom Period: August to October
Native Range: North America
Mohr's Rosinweed, Silphium mohrii
A rare, clump-forming native with coarse green leaves and tall stems topped with bright yellow, daisy-like flowers.
Bloom Period: July to September
Native Range: Southeastern United States
Mrs. Magenta Betony, Stachys officinalis 'Mrs. Magenta'
Clump-forming perennial with glossy, heart-shaped green foliage topped by upright spikes of deep–pink to magenta, two-lipped flowers.
Bloom Period: May to June
Native Range: Europe to western Asia and northern Africa
Northern Maidenhair Fern, Adiantum pedatum
Graceful woodland fern with fan-shaped fronds; airy texture brightens shady borders and moist woodland settings.
Bloom Period: Non-flowering
Native Range: Eastern North America
Oriental Poppy 'Royal Wedding', Papaver orientale 'Royal Wedding'
Large, pure white poppies with striking black centers; bold early-summer blooms followed by attractive seedpods.
Bloom Period: May to June
Native Range: Central Asia
Ornamental Allium 'Summer Beauty', Allium lusitanicum 'Summer Beauty'
Clump-forming ornamental onion with glossy green foliage and spherical clusters of soft lavender-pink flowers that attract pollinators and resist deer.
Bloom Period: July to August
Native Range: Europe and western Asia
Pale Purple Coneflower 'Hula Dancer', Echinacea pallida 'Hula Dancer'
Tall coneflower with elegant white, reflexed petals that sway like a skirt, adding movement and drama to summer borders.
Bloom Period: July to September
Native Range: Central United States
Pasque Flower 'Rose Bells', Pulsatilla vulgaris ‘Rose Bells’
Bell-shaped rose-pink blooms in early spring with soft, ferny foliage; followed by silky, ornamental seed heads.
Bloom Period: April to May
Native Range: Europe and southwestern Asia
Pink speedwell, Veronica longifolia 'Pink Eveline'
A compact perennial with spikes of soft pink flowers above dark green foliage. Blooms in late spring to early summer and attracts pollinators.
Bloom Period: June to August
Native Range: Europe and Asia
Prairie Aster, Solidago ptarmicoides
Late-blooming perennial with flat-topped clusters of small, white, daisy-like flowers that brighten prairies and rocky slopes well into autumn.
Bloom Period: August to October
Native Range: Central North America
Prairie Dropseed, Sporobolus heterolepis 'Northern Dropseed'
Fine-textured ornamental grass forming graceful mounds with airy, fragrant seed heads in late summer, providing year-round movement and fall color.
Bloom Period: July to September
Native Range: Central North America
Prairie Smoke, Geum triflorum
Low perennial with nodding pink blooms that turn into feathery, smoky seed heads, giving lasting ornamental value.
Bloom Period: May to June
Native Range: North American prairies
Purple Lovegrass, Eragostis spectabilis
A delicate, native ornamental grass with fine green foliage and airy, purple-pink flower plumes that shimmer in the sunlight. Blooms in late summer and adds soft texture.
Bloom Period: August to October
Native Range: Eastern and Central United States
Purple Milkweed, Asclepias purpurascens
Clump-forming perennial with fragrant deep pink-purple flower clusters, a host for monarch butterflies and pollinator-friendly.
Bloom Period: June to July
Native Range: Eastern North America
Purple Moor Grass, Molinia caerulea 'Edith Dudszus'
A graceful, clump-forming grass with upright green leaves and tall, airy purple flower spikes that turn golden in fall.
Bloom Period: July to September
Native Range: Europe, western Asia and North Africa
Purple Prairie Clover, Dalea purpurea
A native prairie perennial with slender stems and cylindrical spikes of vibrant purple flowers.
Bloom Period: June to August
Native Range: Central North America
Russian Sage 'Little Spire', Salvia yangii ‘Little Spire’
Compact form of Russian sage with silver stems and clouds of lavender-blue flowers; drought-tolerant and pollinator-friendly.
Bloom Period: July to September
Native Range: Central Asia
Sea Holly 'Big Blue', Eryngium x olivieranum 'Big Blue'
A striking perennial with spiky, steel-blue flower heads and stiff, spiny leaves. Blooms in mid to late summer and attracts pollinators.
Bloom Period: June to August
Native Range: Europe and Asia
Sea lavender, Limonium platyphyllum
Graceful perennial with airy sprays of tiny lavender-blue flowers above broad green leaves, valued for fresh and dried arrangements.
Bloom Period: July to September
Native Range: Coastal regions of Europe and western Asia
Siberian Bugloss, Brunnera macrophylla
Heart-shaped leaves with sprays of tiny, forget-me-not–blue flowers in spring; valued for shade gardens and season-long foliage.
Bloom Period: April to May
Native Range: Eastern Europe, western Asia
Siberian iris 'Perry's Blue', Iris sibirica 'Perry's Blue'
A graceful iris with soft blue flowers and slender, sword-like green leaves. Blooms in early summer and adds elegant color to garden borders.
Bloom Period: May to June
Native Range: Europe to Central Asia/Siberia
Siberian Iris 'Caesar's Brother, Iris sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
A tall, elegant iris with deep purple blooms that appear in late spring. Flowers rise on sturdy stems above narrow, arching, grass-like leaves.
Bloom Period: May to June
Native Range: Central and eastern Europe and northern Asia
Sneezeweed, Helenium autumnale
A tall, upright perennial with bright yellow, daisy-like flowers and rounded yellow center disks. Blooms in late summer and attracts pollinators.
Bloom Period: August to October
Native Range: North America
Sneezeweed 'Moerheim Beauty', Helenium 'Moerheim Beauty'
A bold perennial with daisy-like, deep red to orange-red flowers and prominent golden-brown centers.
Bloom Period: July to September
Native Range: North America
Solomon’s Seal, Polygonatum × hybridum ‘Weihenstephan’
Graceful arching stems with dangling white, bell-shaped flowers; handsome foliage turns golden in fall.
Bloom Period: May to June
Native Range: Europe and Asia
Southern succisella, Succisella inflexa 'Frosted Pearls'
Elegant perennial with slender stems carrying clusters of tiny, pearl-like white flowers that create a delicate, airy effect in summer borders.
Bloom Period: July to September
Native Range: Europe
Swamp Milkweed, Asclepias incarnata
A tall, native perennial with clusters of fragrant pink flowers atop slender stems. Blooms in summer and is a vital nectar source for bees and butterflies—especially monarchs.
Bloom Period: June to August
Native Range: North America
Threadleaf Bluestar, Amsonia hubrichtii
Graceful perennial with fine, thread-like foliage and clusters of pale blue starry flowers, followed by brilliant golden autumn color. It’s loved by pollinators and adds delicate texture to the garden.
Bloom Period: May to June
Native Range: Arkansas and Oklahoma, USA
Toad Lily 'Hatatogisa', Tricyrtis formosana ‘Seiryu’
Late-blooming shade perennial with orchid-like, white-and-purple-spotted flowers; adds drama to autumn gardens.
Bloom Period: August to October
Native Range: Taiwan and the Ryukyu Islands
Tuberous Jerusalem Sage 'Prima Donna', Phlomis tuberosa ‘Prima Donna’
Tall stems with whorls of pinkish-purple flowers; adds bold vertical structure and architectural seedheads.
Bloom Period: May to July
Native Range: Europe to Central Asia
White Mountain Fleeceflower, Bistorta amplexicaulis ‘Alba’
Vigorous perennial with slender, upright spikes of pure white flowers that bloom for months above lush green foliage, attracting bees and butterflies.
Bloom Period: July to October
Native Range: The Himalayas
White-tinged Sedge, Carex albicans
Fine-textured native sedge forming graceful clumps, often used in naturalistic plantings and woodland gardens.
Bloom Period: May to June
Native Range: Central and eastern North America
Wild quinine, Parthenium integrifolium
A clump-forming native perennial with simple green leaves. It thrives in dry soils of prairies and rocky woods and blooms in summer with small white flowers.
Bloom Period: June to August
Native Range: Central and eastern United States
Willowlead Bluestar, Amsonia tabernaemontana var salicifolia
Upright perennial with star-shaped, pale blue flowers in late spring and narrow green leaves that turn golden in fall.
Bloom Period: May to June
Native Range: Central and southeastern North America
Wood sage 'Rhapsody in Blue', Salvia x sylvestris 'Rhapsody in Blue'
A robust perennial with aromatic, dark green leaves and tall spikes of vibrant violet-blue flowers. Blooms from early summer to early fall and attracts hummingbirds and bees.
Bloom Period: May to June
Native Range: Europe and western Asia
Woodland Phlox 'Blue Moon ', Phlox divaricata ‘Blue Moon’
Fragrant clusters of deep blue-violet flowers in spring; excellent groundcover for shady woodland gardens.
Bloom Period: April to May
Native Range: Eastern North America
Yarrow 'Moonshine', Achillea 'Moonshine'
Upright perennial with clusters of bright, lemon-yellow flowers above silvery, fern-like foliage; beloved for its long bloom season and drought tolerance.
Bloom Period: June to September
Native Range: Asia, Europe and North America
Yellow Wax Bells, Kirengeshoma palmata
A shade-loving perennial with maple-like leaves and nodding, waxy yellow bell-shaped flowers that brighten late summer woodland gardens.
Bloom Period: August to September
Native Range: Japan to Korea
Tufted Hair Grass 'Goldtau', Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldtau'
A graceful, mound-forming grass with mid-green leaves. It produces delicate silver and reddish-brown flower spikes from early summer that mature to golden yellow by late summer.
Bloom Period: June to September
Native Range: Europe, Asia and North America
Turkish Sage, phlomis russeliana
A robust perennial with large, woolly green leaves and layered whorls of pale yellow, tubular flowers. Blooms in early to mid-summer and attracts bees.
Bloom Period: June to September
Native Range: Turkey and Syria
White False Indigo, Baptisia alba
Stately perennial with creamy-white pea-like flowers on tall stems and blue-green foliage, providing spring structure and pollinator support.
Bloom Period: May to June
Native Range: Eastern North America
Step into the past with a self-guided tour of the Main House, where YOU set the pace you explore! Uncover captivating stories about Planting Fields and the Coe family. Our expert docents are ready to enhance your experience, answering your questions, and revealing fascinating details about the family who once called this stunning estate home.
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Step into a bygone era with an exclusive, private group tour of the historic Main House, where you’ll be guided by one of our expert docents on a journey behind the velvet ropes to explore the home's stunning rooms up close. This immersive experience will deepen your understanding of the Coe family’s fascinating legacy, the iconic estate they built, and the remarkable history that surrounds it.
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Please note that Library Passes cannot be used for guided tours.
Explore the legacy of exhibitions at Planting Fields, beginning with a 20-minute presentation that highlights the stories Planting Fields Foundation continues to preserve and share. The presentation will offer background on Legacy of Landscape: Innocenti–Webel’s Designs for the Coes and explore why the historic second-floor rooms of the Main House serve as the ideal setting for our exhibitions.
Afterward, enjoy an exclusive curator-led tour with Marie Penny, the Foundation’s Michael D. Coe Archivist, through our second-floor exhibitions. See Legacy of Landscape: Innocenti–Webel’s Designs for the Coes, featuring historic photographs, sketches, slides, and film that showcase the innovation of one of the nation’s leading 20th-century landscape architecture firms. Then continue to A Living Archive: Sam Van Aken’s Botanical Legacies, part of Catalyst 2026: The Planting Fields Stand, where cyanotypes, herbarium specimens, and other works reveal the dynamic intersections of art, science, and horticulture.
This guided experience offers a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes and discover the stories that bring art, landscape, and history to life. Please note, that this program does not include a tour of the Main House.
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Fireside Melodies: An Intimate Winter Concert for Violin & Harp
Featuring music by Bach, Vivaldi, and Holiday favorites
Embrace the winter season at our intimate concert featuring the captivating sounds of the violin and harp. On a crisp winter’s night, grab a hot chocolate and join us for a cozy performance filled with evocative winter-themed music and thoughtfully arranged holiday classics. This concert is the perfect escape from the cold, offering a serene and inviting atmosphere that is ideal for a romantic date night or a peaceful retreat.
This charming event will be held at the Great Hall of the Main House, a location renowned for its inviting ambiance and warm acoustics. Picture yourself nestled in a beautifully decorated space, where the delicate interplay of violin and harp creates a soothing and festive soundscape!
Date: Friday, December 19th, 2025
Time: 7pm
Program will run approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes with intermission
Tickets are priced at $35 in advance, $40 at the door.
Ignite your child’s imagination this summer with our August Art Series! This four-class program invites young artists to explore a variety of creative techniques while celebrating nature and self-expression. Each session introduces a new medium and theme, inspiring children to experiment, imagine, and bring their artistic visions to life. Every participant will have the chance to display their creations in a gallery at our upcoming Great Nature Play Day!
Sign up for three classes and get the fourth one free! After registering for three classes, email Erin Fitzpatrick, Education Manager, at efitzpatrick@plantingfields.org to claim your free class.
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Planting Fields is for everyone!
Join us for a week of free inclusive fun and exploration as we celebrate Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month! Registration is not required but appreciated! To pick another day of the week, please see "other dates..."
Each day from April 6 – 10, a new scavenger hunt challenge will be available at the Education Center, offering a fun and engaging way to connect with nature and explore the beauty of Planting Fields.
Stop by anytime throughout the week to collect a scavenger hunt and enjoy a welcoming, inclusive environment where everyone is encouraged to explore at their own pace. We look forward to seeing you there for a week of discovery, joy, and community!
We welcome all visitors, including community groups, families with neurodivergent children and with special needs, and individuals to participate in our self-guided scavenger hunts.
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Home for the Holidays at Planting Fields: A Magical Holiday Celebration for the Whole Family
Join us for our annual Home for the Holidays celebration, a heartwarming tradition that brings the spirit of the season to life at Planting Fields!
This year, we have arranged a special visit from Santa Claus! Make your list and check it twice, as Santa will be here to spread cheer, take photos, and greet children of all ages in a setting that feels like a holiday storybook.
Experience holiday magic as you step inside the historic Main House, beautifully adorned in full holiday splendor with festive décor crafted from natural materials sourced right here on the grounds. Enjoy holiday music, warm hot cocoa, and seasonal crafts to create your own keepsake.
Celebrate the season with us at Planting Fields, where timeless tradition meets holiday wonder!
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We are grateful for your support!
Fireside Melodies: An Intimate Winter Concert for Violin & Harp
Featuring music by Bach, Vivaldi, and Holiday favorites
Date: Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Time: 7pm
Duration: Program will run approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes with intermission
Description: Embrace the winter season at our intimate concert featuring the captivating sounds of the violin and harp. On a crisp winter's night, grab a hot chocolate and join us for a cozy performance filled with evocative winter-themed music and thoughtfully arranged holiday classics. This concert is the perfect escape from the cold, offering a serene and inviting atmosphere that is ideal for a romantic date night or a peaceful retreat.
Scheduled for Saturday, December 14th at 7:00 p.m., this charming event will be held at the Great Hall of Planting Fields Foundation, a location renowned for its inviting ambiance and warm acoustics. Picture yourself nestled in a beautifully decorated space, where the delicate interplay of violin and harp creates a soothing and festive soundscape.
Tickets are priced at $35 in advance, $40 at the door.
Parks are for everyone – even our littlest learners! Every other week we will introduce children ages 2 – 5 to the natural world around them and engage them and their parents, one theme at a time with a nature story, craft, and open play outside. This series will take place on Friday mornings from 10 – 11am unless otherwise noted. 1 adult is allowed per child participant.
By registering for this event, you are agreeing to receive pre-registration emails, e-newsletters, and other communications from Planting Fields Foundation.
This monthly series of children’s workshops engages students ages 5 - 12 to explore the great outdoors of Planting Fields, and immerses them in the ecology, history, art, and more of this site. This series will take place once a month on a Wednesday evening from 4 – 6pm, unless otherwise noted.
By registering for this event, you are agreeing to receive pre-registration emails, e-newsletters, and other communications from Planting Fields Foundation.
- IF PAYING BY CHECK: Please email efitzpatrick@plantingfields.org your name, phone number, and email address, so we know who's spot is being saved. When your check is received, your child's spot will be saved and you will be contacted with confirmation of payment and a registration link to input your information. Please make checks out to "Planting Fields Foundation" with "Summer Camp" in the memo. Please send all checks to: Planting Fields Foundation, P.O. Box 660, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay NY, 11771.
This monthly series of children’s workshops engages students ages 5 - 12 to explore the great outdoors of Planting Fields, and immerses them in the ecology, history, art, and more of this site. This series will take place once a month on a Wednesday evening from 4 – 6pm, unless otherwise noted.
Join us every other Friday morning from 10–11 AM (unless otherwise noted) for a fun, hands-on adventure designed for children ages 2–5 and their grown-ups. Each session focuses on a new theme, featuring a nature story, a creative craft, and plenty of time for outdoor play and exploration. Only one adult is allowed per registered child.
By registering for this event, you are agreeing to receive pre-registration emails, e-newsletters, and other communications from Planting Fields Foundation.
By registering for this event, you are agreeing to receive pre-registration emails, e-newsletters, and other communications from Planting Fields Foundation.
By registering for this event, you are agreeing to receive pre-registration emails, e-newsletters, and other communications from Planting Fields Foundation.
Explore the beauty and remarkable history of the historic Camellia House at Planting Fields!
Led by Sustainability Coordinator, Rebecca Slagle, and Michael D. Coe Archivist, Marie Penny, tour-goers will step into a living legacy, discovering the Coe family’s passion for horticulture through a historic collection of more than 200 blooming camellias.
Designed by the famed Olmsted Brothers Firm, the Camellia House stands as one of the most treasured architectural and horticultural gems of the entire Northeast region of the country. Guests will learn about the English traditions of growing camellias under glass, uncover the fascinating design elements and evolution of the planthouse, and hear the story of the fire that once threatened this extraordinary collection, as well as the efforts that saved it.
The experience ends outdoors with a look at the modern hardy camellias thriving in the surrounding landscape.
Welcome to the Diplomat Tour at the Main House at Planting Fields! In early 2025, Planting Fields partnered with Netflix as they researched, prepared, and created an authentic representation of Chequers in The Diplomat Season 3, Episode 8—the season finale. This tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at that collaboration, highlighting how Netflix and the Planting Fields Foundation staff worked together to craft a convincing on-screen representation of Chequers while carefully preserving the character and integrity of the Main House.
Welcome to the Diplomat Tour at the Main House at Planting Fields! In early 2025, Planting Fields partnered with Netflix as they researched, prepared, and created an authentic representation of Chequers in The Diplomat Season 3, Episode 8—the season finale. This tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at that collaboration, highlighting how Netflix and the Planting Fields Foundation staff worked together to craft a convincing on-screen representation of Chequers while carefully preserving the character and integrity of the Main House.