Cape Cod Hydrangea Fest Garden Tours: July 11, 2025
BARNSTABLE
A Hidden Haven on Wianno - 151 Wianno Ave. Osterville
Tour benefits Osterville Village Library
Tucked behind a tall bamboo fence on prestigious Wianno Avenue, this professionally designed garden is a hidden sanctuary where artistry and nature intertwine. Meandering paths of Goshen stone guide visitors through sweeping hydrangeas in shades of blue, pink, and white, past a rustic wooden arbor, and into a vibrant pollinator haven alive with butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Rare and unusual plants bloom alongside familiar favorites, creating a layered tapestry of color and texture. At its heart, a hand-laid Goshen stone firepit invites intimate gatherings beneath the stars, making this lush, immersive landscape a true retreat for the senses. Pollinator Garden with lots of hydrangeas. Open for tours: July 11th & 12th
Directions: Main Street Osterville to Wianno Ave.
Parking: Park on Wianno Ave lot across the church.
Hidden Gem - 406 Old Mill Road, Osterville
Tour benefits Osterville Village Library
Tucked far back from the road at the end of a long driveway, this Hidden Gem never fails to surprise and delight visitors! Greeting you upon arrival, a white picket fence lined with pink roses paired with catmint gives way to meandering lawn paths that guide you past perennial and shrub borders tucked alongside the woods. Fieldstone retaining walls create various levels and layers of interest, and a cozy bluestone patio hugs the house, bordered by perennials and annuals for season-long color. Close by is a lower sitting area surrounded by large, blue-leaved hostas and crowned by a young crape myrtle tree whose shade will soon create a welcoming oasis on warm summer days. The rear yard beckons with a dense border of Nikko Blue hydrangeas that screen a charming garden house and lower working gardens whose raised beds are filled with vegetables, herbs, and flowers for cutting. Nearby, tall ornamental grasses that sway in the breeze offer a glimpse of the mid-level crushed stone patio with sitting area and firepit. And cloaked with a sturdy climbing hydrangea, the outdoor shower at the back of the house is the perfect spot to wash your cares away at the end of a long day in the garden or at the beach. Garden with lots of Unusual Plants, Creative Ornaments. Open for tours: July 11th & 12th
Directions: Main St. Osterville to Old Mill Rd. (near Fancy’s Market)
Parking: parking will be on Old Mill Road, on the side without the curb, then walk the length of the 500' driveway to get to the property.
58 Rhody Circle, Marstons Mills
Tour benefits Marstons Mills Public Library
Located on what was once a tree farm, and edged and shaded by tall evergreens, rhodys and mountain laurel, this garden is inspired by the naturalistic flow of an English garden from one outdoor space to the next. As you enter, you are greeted by 2 large hydrangea bushes to the left of the house. Turning right, you will enter the front garden, which features a golden chain tree, Japanese maples, Rhodys and many kinds of shade loving ground covers including hostas, sweet william, ginger, ferns, bishops weed, and more. Continuing to the side, you pass the entrance to a secret garden and more shade loving ground covers. A path leads you to the back garden which features a koi pond with two cascading waterfalls, edged by a stone patio. Stop to see the fish and bullfrogs! Continuing around, you will reach the pool area, which is edged by day lilies, hostas, Rhodys, Rose of Sharon, azaleas, and climbing hydrangeas. The garden also features decorative pots of annual flowers and interesting garden art, ranging from windchimes and pedestals to statues and reflecting balls. Garden with creative ornaments and unusual plants. Open for Tours: Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12.
Cape Cottage - 181 Chase Street, Hyannis
Tour benefits Resilient Roots
Meander along winding gravel pathways through this organic perennial garden bursting with life, where every turn holds a delightful surprise. This eclectic, colorful oasis is a whimsical blend of vibrant flowers, sculptures, and unexpected hidden vignettes for you to enjoy. Garden with lots of unusual plants, Creative ornaments, Pollinator garden. Open for Tours: July 11, July 19, and July 20
Parking: Please, park along Chase, Highland, or Foster. The driveway entrance is off Foster.
Meetinghouse Farm - 2135 Meetinghouse Way, West Barnstable
Tour benefits Meeting House Farm
Nestled within the West Barnstable community lies Meetinghouse Farm, a verdant oasis and horticultural sanctuary. Step into a world of natural beauty and tranquility as you embark on a journey through lush gardens and verdant greenhouse. Wander through the labyrinth and take leisurely strolls across the sprawling grounds of this cherished local gem. Experience the harmony of nature and humanity in perfect union at Meetinghouse Farm. Parking: small gravel road/culdesac on property, or parking at Fire Station and walking over. Pollinator Garden. Open for Tours: July 11-13 & July 18-20.
DENNIS
Tiny & Wild - 48 Old Sailors Way, South Dennis
Tour benefits Resilient Roots
This is a garden in transition–once filled with ornamental perennials and a traditional turf grass lawn, it’s slowly evolving into a haven that provides food and shelter for birds and pollinators. You’ll see native flowering perennials, edible native plants, an annual vegetable garden, and an herb spiral for the home cook. See how a monoculture lawn can be converted into a biodiverse oasis for birds and pollinators by using time-tested sheet-mulching techniques (no digging!). Discover how even a tiny yard can support our native pollinators and songbirds, while still providing fresh food and beautiful flowers for the gardener. Garden with lots of unusual plants, Pollinator garden, wheelchair and walker friendly. Open for Tours: July 11 & July 18.
Parking: The street is narrow, so please park only on the even-numbered side of the street.
Hydrangeas: There is a small collection of hydrangeas throughout the yard: Pinky Winky, Twist & Shout, Tiny Tuff Stuff, Little Quick Fire, Ruby Slippers, to name a few.
FALMOUTH
31 Glen Avenue, North Falmouth
Tour benefits West Falmouth Library
Several small gardens surround the home, a reproduction of a classic Greek Revival Cottage. The gardens are of varying style, from a formal enclosed rose garden to woodland. Various Hydrangeas are a part of each garden. The most significant hydrangeas are a more than 30-foot climbing hydrangea and a 20 foot by 20 foot limelight hydrangea. Garden with unusual plants.
A Chaotic Garden Under Development - 343 W Falmouth Hwy, Falmouth
Tour benefits West Falmouth Library
This expanding young garden features cut flower and wildflower beds with a focus on native plants and pollinators, a vegetable patch with rainwater irrigation, a small carnivorous bog, and a greenhouse where we grow most of our own plants from seed. The garden is only 7 years old. Flowers and native wildflower seeds will be available for purchase. Garden with lots of unusual plants. Pollinator Garden.
Directions: Near corner of Blair ln and 28A.
Parking: Park in our driveway or roadside on Blair Ln.
Perennial flower and kitchen garden - 60 Clear Pond Rd., Falmouth
Tour benefits West Falmouth Library
Perennial beds are home to fragrant irises, peonies, climbing roses (Eden and Zephirine) and many other rose bushes. Weeping cherry trees and lace-cap viburnum add sculptural interest among white Annabelle hydrangeas. On a woodland border leading to a tranquil vernal pool, the rear garden is a haven for growing fruits and vegetables. Shiitake mushroom logs are stacked behind a lichen-covered stone wall. The garden thrives without chemical inputs, relying instead on rich compost and natural “no-dig” practices to enhance the soil. A network of companion plantings draws in pollinators and other beneficial insects. A telescope will be on the patio to view the family beehive, where guests may spot returning workers laden with bright yellow pollen sacks after a busy day among the flowers. Pollinator garden.
Parking: long flat driveway on side of house.
Peach Tree Circle Farm, property owned by Salt Pond Areas Bird Sanctuaries - 881 Palmer Ave., Falmouth
Open for tours: 9am to 3pm
Tour benefits West Falmouth Library
Founded in 1990, Peachtree Circle Farm is a 7acre farm run by Carrie Richter, with help from several community members. This farm is part of the Salt Pond Areas Bird Sanctuaries lands and grows flowers, vegetables, and fruit using sustainable growing practices. The orchard consists of peach, pear, and apple trees, with a couple of chestnut trees as well. Visitors will get to see a working farm on Cape Cod, a rare find these days. Pollinator garden.
Directions: 881 Palmer Ave., off of Rt. 28A in Falmouth.
Parking: Please, park in the middle larger parking lot. There is no parking on the Street.
Garden with A View - 15 Bay Shore Drive, North Falmouth
Tour benefits West Falmouth Library
The view from this garden sweeps down a hillside to a tidal inlet with water flowing in from Wild Harbor. At high tide, it is a peaceful water view, but at low tide the water is gone. A path down the hill invites you to a clearing from which you can often spot ospreys, herons, and egrets, not to mention happy crows and woodpeckers. The garden features flowering trees including several baby dogwoods, cherry, magnolia, and redbud. A Japanese Maple offers red branches with yellow and orange leaves in the spring and gorgeous magenta leaves in the fall. July is prime season for this garden, with a variety of daylilies (the most beautiful of which came from the garden of Judy Kliendinst, also on this tour) and other colorful perennials. If possible , visit this garden in the afternoon, as high tide is expected around 2:30. Garden with waterview.
Directions: Corner of Bay Shore Drive and Marshores Way. Parking: On Bay Shore Drive or Marshores Way.
39 Rockledge Drive, N. Falmouth
Tour benefits West Falmouth Library
Surrounded by vernal wetlands, the yard naturally blends into the woods. Constantly evolving and changing, these hidden gardens are bordered by lichen-covered stone walls. Mature plantings include Japanese maples, weeping beeches, Hinoki cypress, Japanese umbrella pine, balsam fir, and Japanese cedar. Perennial beds are extensive, including dozens of different species interspersed with vegetables and herbs as well as planters filled with colorful annuals. A primary focus is on hybridized, registered daylilies of which there are over 75 individual cultivars, some created by the gardener. Pollinator friendly and native plants abound. A Japanese-style boat house completes the yard.
Peace and Music Garden - 62 Southview Way, East Falmouth
Tour benefits the Falmouth Chorale
Hydrangeas highlight the lovely grounds surrounding the home of a Falmouth Chorale singer. The landscape is designed with unique plantings in a variety of areas. Points of interest include a perennial border and a charming pool with running water. In addition to the displays of hydrangeas, visitors will enjoy day lilies, roses, and several varieties of native plants. Garden is wheelchair and walker accessible on level grass, though it does not have paved walkways. Pollinator garden with lots of hydrangeas, dog-friendly and walker friendly. Open for tours: Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12
Directions: Take Sandwich Road in Falmouth from the north or south, and turn onto Carriage Shop Road. In about one quarter of a mile take the first right onto Old Meetinghouse Road. In a little more than nine tenths of a mile take a right onto Southview Way. Look for Parking signs near the garden location at 62 Southview Way. Southview Way will be marked with Hydrangea Festival signs.
Parking: Parking is available across the street from the garden or at the nearby ends of Southview Way. Parking will be marked with signs.
HARWICH
Harwich Micro Farm - 20 Walton Road, Harwich
Tour benefits Resilient Roots
This garden centers permaculture principles and is the first one designed by Resilient Roots back in 2016. Both the front and backyard boast a variety of edible and native plants. Plantings on the one-third acre include fruit and nut trees (hazelnuts, peaches, apples, Asian pears, and pawpaws) as well as asparagus, strawberries, a vegetable garden, berry patches, grapes, and hardy kiwis. The front yard includes a micro prairie planting of native grasses and pollinator-attracting perennials. Patios, a shed, a pergola, and a kids’ play area have since been built on the property to creatively complement the garden. Garden with lots of unusual plants, Pollinator garden, Dog friendly, Wheelchair and walker friendly.
Parking: Please, park in our two driveways. Visitors may also park on the street, but please try to avoid parking on the neighbors’ grass.
