The proceeds from the Barnstable Education Foundation Garden Tour on Friday, July 13 from 10 – 4 will benefit the Barnstable Education Foundation. Admission:$5 per garden. Rain or Shine. Details at https://www.barnstableeducationfoundation.org/hydrangea-fest
Cape Cod Hydrangea Garden, South Dennis
Come and visit a lovely Cape Cod Hydrangea garden created by a granddaughter of a farmer. You’ll see that the gardener loves growing beautiful flowers, plants, bushes, vegetables, and trees. Gardens surround the house and embrace the lay of the land incorporating terraced stonewalls to take advantage of the sunshine, and creating a structured backdrop for the plantings. You’ll find lots of annual and perennial flowers, and discover new varieties you might want to grow yourself. View this garden from many levels and terraced
Pamela’s Garden, South Yarmouth
When you visit Pamela Phipp’s gardens you’ll see a plant-lover’s paradise. This landscape has evolved over time, but it started with a scraggly lawn. Pamela’s first decision was to have no lawn at all, so If you’re also interested in a turf-free yard, come experience the diversity and beauty you can create. Trees and shrubs that Pamela has happily “taken in” have become a foundation for borders and paths. Hydrangeas and perennials play an important role, and there’s a great deal of beauty packed into a third of a acre. This is a real person’s garden that will inspire and delight visitors. Accessibility: Discretionary – Mostly flat but a few steps and narrow paths.
Marlene’s Garden, Osterville
A cypress glade emptying to “Sam’s” kettle pond beyond provides the backdrop for a mixed deciduous shrub and perennial garden. See the creative use of bird feeders and houses with an arbor and water feature visible from seating areas. Two raised beds feature dahlias, and an herb and perennial garden border the deck which hosts containers of annuals and patio tomatoes. Walk along the garage to see the vegetable garden and zinnia bed, and note that the garage is divided in half: her garden shed and his tool/fix it shop. Day lilies, hydrangeas will be in flower and you’ll see several specimen trees as you stroll around this third-of-an-acre village property. Accessibility: Discretionary – Parts are flat but also uneven land, soft ground, sets of stairs.
