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\nEighth Annual Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival
\nCape-Wide Summer Garden Celebration
\nJuly 8-17\, 2022
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\nFor the eighth year\, gardeners across Cape Cod will ring in the summer season with \;the Annual Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival\, happening July 8-17\, 2022. Not just a celebration for the region&rsquo\;s signature bloom\, the genus hydrangea\, this event encompasses plants of all kinds.
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\nThe ten-day summer garden celebration begins July 8th with a burst of blooms\, workshops\, and fun befitting the Cape&rsquo\;s signature flower. \;Here is a mini guide to the festival highlights:
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\nGarden Tours
\nHydrangea Fest'\;s \;main attractions are the \;daily tours of private gardens\, \;each designed and maintained by the individual homeowners and carrying a unique charm. A variety of local nonprofits benefit from the proceeds of each tour. This year&rsquo\;s festival features 70 private gardens\, from Falmouth to Provincetown. Garden tours are $5 per person per garden\, and each garden is open from 10 am to 4 pm (on the days specified). Be on the lookout for local Plain Air Artists painting in the gardens.
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\nLearn from the best
\nVisit the exquisite grounds of \;Heritage Museums &\; Gardens \;in Sandwich. When you visit\, pick up or download a self-guided tour through the grounds to discover more about Heritage&rsquo\;s eight species of hydrangeas and over 170 exceptional cultivars.
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\nThemed promotions
\nPeruse hydrangea-inspired artwork\, jewelry\, clothing\, and handbags from local artisans at the \;Hyannis HyArts Artists Shanties. \;Check out garden-inspired creations by local artists at an \;Artisans Faire \;(July 9) \;at Soares Flower Garden Nursery in Falmouth.
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\nAsk the experts
\nIf you&rsquo\;ve got stubborn blooms\, hydrangea headaches\, or are looking for an added burst of inspiration\, don&rsquo\;t miss the chance to ask the experts at such events as Heritage&rsquo\;s \;&ldquo\;Hydrangea University&rdquo\; (July 8)\, \;a \;virtual Happy Hour (July 8) \;with garden expert C.L. Fornari at Hyannis Country Garden and \;Lorraine Ballato will present \;&ldquo\;Success with Hydrangeas&rdquo\; \;(July 8) \;at Highfield Hall in Falmouth. Learn how to \;Design and Install a Native Plant Garden \;(July 9) \;with Barnstable Clean Water Coalition and take a \;Pollinator Pathway Walk \;along Hyannis Main Street every day during the festival.
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\nKick Off the Festival with a Bang (or Bloom)
\nMingle with other gardeners and those that appreciate them at the \;celebratory \;opening night party at Cape Cod Beer \;in Hyannis \;(July 7\, 6:30-8PM). It&rsquo\;s free to attend and open to the public!
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\nFor a full list of events and garden tours\, visit \;CapeCodHydrangeaFest.com.
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\nCape Cod Hydrangea Festival Principal Sponsors are \;Monrovia Plants\, \;Proven Winners\, \;Hyannis Country Garden\, \;Gardens by Barbara Conolly\, \;Bloomin'\; Easy \;and \;Shorelines Illustrated. \; \; \; \;
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\nMedia Contacts:
\nGreta Georgieva\, 508-744-5567\, \;greta@capecodchamber.org
\nC.L. Fornari\, 508-728-4165\, \;clfornari@gmail.com