Friday’s attendees will have access to our best selection of plants; wine and hors d’œuvres are on the menu to enhance the festivities.
A highlight of Friday’s ticketholder-only event is the very special Silent Auction featuring stunning containers designed by some of the most talented gardeners and garden designers in the Hamptons—ready for your garden or patio. The auction will also include unique garden ornaments, artwork, and donated services.
2025 Garden Fair Honoree Jackson Dodds
The Board of Directors of the Horticultural Alliance of the Hamptons is pleased to announce that Jackson Dodds will be the honoree at our Preview Party and Auction on Friday, May 16, from 5-7 p.m.
About Jackson Dodds
Jackson Dodds, an East End native, has been spending time amongst the trees and plants of the Hamptons for as long as he can remember. Jackson began his career at a local tree company and at age 18 was recognized as the youngest Certified Arborist in New York State. He graduated magna cum laude from Farmingdale State College with degrees in landscape design and turf management, and a minor in business. A past President of the Long Island Arboricultural Association, he continues to be a steward for the responsible growth of the tree care and landscaping industry on Eastern Long Island. He founded Jackson Dodds & Company, Inc. in 2011.
Community minded, Jackson has played a significant role in supporting the Long Pond Greenbelt, a vital ecological preserve. His environmental advocacy has supported habitat restoration and educational programs. Jackson Dodds and Company were on the forefront of adopting electric-powered equipment, reducing emissions and minimizing noise pollution. Jackson put his tree knowledge to work while saving a historic elm tree in East Hampton through pruning and cabling.
As a long-time member and supporter of the Horticultural Alliance, Jackson has led workshops dating back to the early 2000’s. His tool maintenance workshop is still being talked about and his tree pruning workshops are always filled to capacity, educating and delighting us. When called upon, Jackson has always been willing to donate his time and talent. The Horticultural Alliance of the Hamptons is thrilled to honor Jackson Dodds at our 2025 HAH Preview Party!
What Will You Find at the Garden Fair Preview Party?
As always, you will find a great assortment of plants for sale at great prices, carefully chosen from many fine local East End wholesale specialty growers as well as plants dug from HAH members’ gardens.
• Fabulous annuals from Landcraft Environments and Beds & Borders
• Perennials from Glover Perennials
• Vines (Clematis and Honeysuckle) and Roses
• Shrubs and Trees—an exciting array of choices
• Rare and unusual plants for the connoisseur—including succulents, delightful woodland gems, miniature specialities and lesser known varieties, many of which were grown by passionate HAH members for donation to the Fair.
• Natives—grown by Vicki Bustamante from seeds personally collected in the wild hereabouts!
• Deer Resistant, pollinator attractors, butterfly loved plants—HAH is eager to supply you with the best of these available in spring. We are much concerned about the continuation of a healthy, natural habitat for all of our native species, as are you!
Come and talk with our knowledgeable volunteers to see what you can add to your garden. Ask us questions. We are happy to help you make selections!
The Garden Fair provides HAH with funds to maintain our extraordinary library and continue our extensive programming. We offer monthly lectures, community outreach programs, scholarships, workshops, roundtables, a book group, partnerships with local nurseries and gardens, and local garden tours. We are an all-volunteer organization, with membership from communities across the East End, so every penny goes into our programs and events.
