BARNSTABLE
Joanne Robichaud Garden - 27 Marble Road, Barnstable
Tour benefits Cape Cod Hydrangea Society
The backbone of this informal and inviting garden consists of the rhododendrons, hydrangeas, and red maples that were planted well over 40 years ago. The newer stone walls and paths help provide structure and a subtle, natural definition for the different garden areas. Shade gardens offer a haven of tranquility with the variety of soft greens and whites found in the numerous hosta, astilbes, Japanese fountain grass and oakleaf hydrangeas. This helps create a dramatic and lovely contrast to the vivid colors of the sun loving plantings elsewhere. The daylilies, coneflowers, phlox, daisy, hibiscus, and liatris offer a delightful vitality with their bright and constantly changing colors. Stands of heirloom hydrangeas have been augmented through the years with newer varieties to incorporate gorgeous colors, shapes and sizes. *Lots of hydrangeas. Open for Tours: July 12 and July 13.
From Lawn to Garden - 15 Saddler Lane, West Barnstable
Tour benefits Whelden Memorial Library
Multiple gardens featuring over 650 plants with an eclectic mix of English cottage garden plants, Japanese Maples, ornamental grasses, hydrangeas, and unusual plants. By eliminating my front yard lawn and instead creating multiple gardens, I have met more neighbors and the garden has become a shared experience in the neighborhood. It has changed the way I garden. The front and back gardens are separated by paths and they all reflect my passion for plants. Pollinator garden with lots of hydrangeas, unusual plants, creative ornaments, dog friendly. Open for Tours: July 12, July 16, July 18. Directions: Saddler is off Old Stage Rd near the Service Road, close to Route 6 Exit 65. Parking: On-street parking available.
Meetinghouse Farm: 2135 Meetinghouse Way, West Barnstable
Tour benefits Meetinghouse 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. Open for Tours: July 10-12 & July 17-19.
Heart’s Ease at Compass Rose Center - 1106 Main Street, West Barnstable
Tour benefits Whelden Memorial Library
Open for Tours:
July 11th : 10 AM – 2 PM
July 12: 12 PM – 4 PM
Garden Description: Heart’s Ease is a pollinator garden which does not have Hydrangeas what it lacks in hydrangeas it makes up for with native flowers and trees. The garden surrounds Compass Rose Center, a healing and grief center. This is a sacred place for navigating life and nourishing spirit. The gardens are a thoughtful mix of old and new plantings, with an emphasis on native species and pollinator-friendly selections.
Pollinator Garden, Dog-Friendly, Wheelchair and Walker Friendly.
Cape Cottage - 181 Chase Street, Hyannis
Tour benefits Resilient Roots
Garden Description: Meander along winding gravel pathways through this organic perennial and annual garden bursting with life, where every turn holds a delightful surprise. The garden boasts the best plants for both sun and shade. This eclectic, colorful oasis is a whimsical blend of vibrant flowers, sculptures, and unexpected hidden vignettes for you to enjoy. There are plenty of benches to stop and take in the view. Pollinator garden with some hydrangeas and lots of unusual plants and creative ornaments. Walker-Friendly. Open for tours: July 11 and July 12.
Parking: Please park along Chase, Highland, or Foster. The driveway entrance is off Foster.
The Historically Rooted Garden - 119 Scudder Rd. Osterville
Tour benefits Osterville Village Library
Tucked within one of Osterville’s most picturesque neighborhoods, where stately homes meet quiet, winding lanes, lies a garden unlike any other on the Hydrangea Festival tour. The Chesbro Garden is not just a place of blooms. It is a living story. Established in 1929, at the height of the Great Depression, this land began humbly as a “Berry Patch,” where raspberries were carefully cultivated to help support a family through uncertain times. Here, gardening was never just a pastime, it was a way of life. Knowledge passed through generations of the Crocker family, whose earlier gardens supplied fresh produce to the community, sometimes delivered door-to-door by wheelbarrow. That spirit of practical beauty still defines the space today. And this year, the garden tells an even richer story. The Chesbro Garden invites you to experience something rare: the vibrant reawakening of its vegetable gardens—rows of growth, color, and purpose that reconnect us to the land and to a slower, more intentional way of living. Now lovingly maintained by the next generation, Paul, an Osterville historian in his 80‘s, the garden is a striking blend of past and present, where historic roots meet fresh vitality. Open for Tours: July 11 & 12. Directions: Main St., to Parker Rd to First Ave. Parking: Parking across the street.
Endless Summer on Display - 65 1st Ave. Osterville
Tour benefits Osterville Village Library
Bursting with classic Cape Cod charm, this inviting garden is a must-see for hydrangea lovers and summer bloom enthusiasts alike. Surrounding a traditional Cape home, waves of Endless Summer, Purple Mopheads, and Limelight hydrangeas paint a stunning portrait of color and texture. But the beauty doesn’t stop there—graceful White Drift and Austin Davis roses mingle with fragrant lavender, airy catmint, and bold salvia, creating a vibrant, ever-changing display. Whether you’re drawn to the timeless elegance of hydrangeas or the soft romance of summer perennials, this garden promises a feast for the senses and inspiration at every turn. * Lots of hydrangeas. Open for Tours: July 11 & 12.
Directions: Main St., to Parker Rd to First Ave. Parking: Parking across the street.
Local Landscape Designer, Dorrit Kingsbury, Creates her Own Four-Season Garden in Osterville - 113 Pond Street Osterville
Tour benefits Osterville Village Library
Designed to wow the senses with elegance and folly, this landscape invites both lively gatherings and peaceful respite. Using color as a sculptural element and evergreens for year-round definition and flair, the contrasting textures and forms feel luxurious yet accessible. Distinct focal points draw the viewer to visit the firepit shrouded by cherry trees, wind in and out of the hornbeam topiary arches, settle onto the bench at the end of a garden pathway, and savor the sunset from the newest garden destination at the front of the property. Enjoy your visit!* Creative Ornaments * Garden with Unusual Ornaments. Open for Tours: July 11 & 12. Directions: Main Street to Pond Street, Osterville. Parking: Park at the Church.
MASHPEE
Island Gardens - 17 Wintergreen Road, Mashpee
Tour benefits Cornell Club of Cape Cod Scholarship Fund
This half-acre garden, home to award-winning designer Barbara Conolly, showcases five Hydrangea species and numerous cultivars, complemented by Viburnums, Hollies, and American Wisteria. Nestled in the Mashpee Pine Barrens, it features rich textures and colors from evergreen Chamaecyparis, Junipers, and Arborvitaes. Barbara's extensive vegetable gardens, blueberries, fruit trees, and a diverse selection of perennials thrive here. Native, nativars, and exotic-friendly plants shape island beds with winding paths and serene respites. Several picturesque vistas invite photographers to capture the beauty-so bring your camera, to immerse yourself in this vibrant landscape. Pollinator garden with lots of hydrangeas. Open for Tours: July 11 and July 12.
YARMOUTH
Linda Coven’s Garden - 121 Camp Street, Unit 106, W. Yarmouth
Tour benefits Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod
Strictly Hydrangeas!!! This unusual and surprisingly expansive garden encompasses two adjacent very hydrangea-centric properties. Under Linda’s watchful care, this park-like setting now boasts 500+ hydrangea cultivars in various settings. There are several island beds, a rather large kidney shaped berm, and a secret garden. In addition to in-ground plantings, there are containers adorning the porches and patio planted with hydrangeas and perennials using the ‘Pot-n-Pot’ method. In addition to the dominant hydrangeas there are many companion evergreen shrubs, perennials, and exquisite pieces of garden art to catch your eye as you leisurely tour this hydrangea lover’s dream come true. A ‘Pot-n-Pot’ Container Gardening with Hydrangeas will be held at 11:00am and 2:00pm. Plenty of accessible parking. A must-see garden. *Hydrangeas *Creative Ornaments *Pollinator Garden.
82 Sierra Way, West Yarmouth
Tour benefitting Yarmouth Food Pantry
Gardens Have winding paths with over 100 Japanese maples. Have over 300 registered Hostas that are labeled for ID. There is also a collection of mini hostas which are quite small. Koi pond surrounded with weeping pines and maples. Many plants and shrubs and flowers are thru out the pathways. There is a bench to sit and see the Koi and waterfall. This year we have over 400 hostas all tagged. Bonsai will be displayed on tables or stands in the garden as well. Many different trees both large and small. Garden with lots of unusual plants.
Directions: We are on Sierra Way and the corner Forest Road. About a mile from the Yarmouth Senior Center. If you are coming from 6 it will be old exit 8 on to Station Ave thru 2 lights make right onto Townsend to next traffic light make left we are about 2/12 miles on right.
Flat land Wheelchair or walker friendly. Open for tours: July 11-12 & July 17-18.
Ginger's Garden of Weedin' - 69 Captain Stanley Road, South Yarmouth
Tour benefits Immune Deficiency Foundation
Whimsical and Eclectic, pollinator friendly gardens. Flowers, hydrangeas, fishpond, fire pit, granite raised garden beds and unique use of upcycled items creatively incorporated throughout the property. *New this Year* Vertical growing vegetable gardens, and Monarch butterfly guardian and habitat.
Leashed dogs are welcome. Pollinator Garden with unusual plants and creative ornaments. Open for tours: July 11 and July 12.
After Beach Oasis - 106 Captain York Road, South Yarmouth
Tour benefits Yarmouth Garden Club
Come stroll through this young garden designed by a homeowner with an eye towards long term low maintenance and beauty. Plant combinations were thoughtfully made to showcase color, shape and form throughout the seasons, using hardy varieties of native plants as well as those passed down from family members. Roses, hydrangeas, daylilies, ninebark, dogwoods, hosta and evergreens are just a few of the plantings on display in this corner lot in Captain's Village. *Native Plants,* Pollinators, *Walker Friendly
Directions: Take Station Ave. to Captain York Road. Follow Captain York Road as it crosses Captain Small Road to 106 Captain York Road on your right. Please park on the same side of the street as the house.
PROVINCETOWN
PAAM’s Secret Garden Tour - 460 Commercial Street, Provincetown (10am-2pm, $45 - paam.org)
Admission: $5 per garden • Event admission may vary • Cash only, day-of at the gardens • All gardens open 10am–4pm unless otherwise noted • Gardens are open only on the days listed •All tours are rain or shine.
Cape Cod Hydrangea Fest Events
PAAM’s Annual Secret Garden Tour & Hydrangea Happiness Book Signing
Location: Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM)
Date: July 12 | Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Price: $45
Enjoy a self-guided tour of private Provincetown gardens. Tickets include garden access, parking, and admission to museum exhibitions.
Book signing: C.L. Fornari, 12:00 – 3:00 PM
Hydrangea Fest at Heritage Museums & Gardens
Location: 67 Grove Street, Sandwich
Dates: July 10 – 19 | Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Explore Heritage’s beautiful grounds featuring eight hydrangea species and more than 170 cultivars. Visit the expanded North American Hydrangea Test Garden and the Cape Cod Hydrangea Society Display Garden.
Hydrangea Fest at the Hyannis HyArts Artist Shanties
Locations: 51 Ocean Street – Harbor Overlook, Hyannis
180 Ocean Street – Bismore Park, Hyannis
Dates: July 10 – 19 | Time: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Enjoy daily hydrangea-themed happenings at the Hyannis HyArts Artist Shanties featuring local artists and waterfront views.
Gardening Consultations to Support Farming Falmouth
Location: Soares Flower Garden Nursery, 1021 Sandwich Road, East Falmouth
Dates: July 11 – 18 | Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Meet Terry Soares for a personalized garden consultation. Bring photos, questions, and ideas for improving your landscape.
Cost: $75 (30 minutes) | $125 (1 hour)
All proceeds benefit Farming Falmouth. Participants receive 15% off purchases made the day of their consultation.
Sign up: soaresflowergardennursery.com
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