Grass: The Trendy Must-Have

Forget the popular Japanese forest grass; Nassella is taking center stage in the Hamptons! This delicate green with its golden ends has become a favorite among landscapers and designers. At the Pinewood Perennial Gardens on the North Fork, demand is skyrocketing, with 9,000 plants expected to sell out by summer. Assistant manager Ken Johnson quips, 'Once trendy designers pick something, everyone jumps on the bandwagon!'

Exotic Fruit: The Rare Japanese Muskmelon

Craving something truly exclusive? The Japanese muskmelon, specifically the rare Ryoma grade, is your ticket to culinary prestige. With a limited supply reaching the East Coast, only a handful of families managed to snag one last summer. This year, Jonathan Bernard of Farm & Forage Market in Southampton plans to offer 50 to 100 of these luxurious melons at a staggering $300 each!

The Unique Tree: A Royal Showpiece

Looking for a statement piece for your outdoor space? Marders in Bridgehampton has you covered with exclusive specimen trees sourced nationwide. Note: prospective buyers must undergo home inspections to ensure their space is suitable. This spring, a $58,000 Hindu-Pan topiary sparked a bidding war among five eager clients!

Poultry Perfection: The Coveted Colored Egg

In the Hamptons, presentation is everything—especially when it comes to eggs. Forget plain white; the prized eggs come from Indian Runner ducks, which are a fashionable shade known as Farrow & Ball Skylight. At Sylvester Manor on Shelter Island, farm manager Arielle Gardner oversees 40 female ducks, each affectionately named Gary, producing these exquisite eggs at $6 for half a dozen.

Fishing in Style: Custom-Built Rods

Fish like a pro with custom-built rods from White Water Outfitters in Hampton Bays. Crafted by Rich Parisen, a master rod builder with a prestigious heritage, these rods are more than just tools—they're works of art. Parisen honed his craft at Altenkirch Precision Outfitters, once frequented by legends from Babe Ruth to Billy Joel!

Culinary Excellence: Custom Knives