Showing posts with label hydrangea festival. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hydrangea festival. Show all posts

Friday, July 24, 2015

Rambling Through Nature on Cape Cod



Welcome to the two-acre property of Jan and George Kasper where wildflowers, shade, and sun-loving gardens have been blended into the natural landscape. Several perennial beds feature day lilies and daisies with attractive varieties of hosta throughout. The vegetable garden with its unusual 'Tromboncino' squash is an abundant producer of asparagus, dill and pickling cucumbers; raspberries and blueberries also thrive. Don't miss the clematis arbor, pink Kousa dogwoods, the climbing Hydrangea petiolaris and the vibrant stained glass stepping stones created by the Kaspers.  Other stunning hydrangeas to look for are: 'Penny Mac,' 'Nikko Blue,''Endless Summer,' lace cap 'Twist-n-Shout,'and a tree Hydrangea paniculata 'Grandiflora.' Enjoy a stroll through the wooded grounds or down the hill to Lower Hog Pond. 


Directions to 6 Aviators Lane, Sandwich. 
Take exit 3 off Route 6 and drive south on Quaker Meetinghouse Rd about 2 miles.  Turn left at the intersection (traffic light) onto Cotuit Road.  Take the 2nd left onto Farmersville Road (~ 1./4 mile) and drive about 1 1/2 miles to Boardley Rd.  Right onto Boardley Rd and then a fairly quick left onto Aviators Lane.  Park anywhere along Aviators Lane; 6 Aviators Lane  is located directly at the end of the street.

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Tuesday, July 21, 2015

A Peaceful Sanctuary for all Seasons

trumpet vine pergola

A garden on Cape Cod becomes a tranquil haven for the seasons as flower borders, shrubs, butterflies and hummingbirds create a place to reflect, contemplate and enjoy. Vines scramble over a pergola and a picturesque potting shed. A variety of other structures, stone patios and vegetable beds capture the eye. The garden owner can give details about many interesting trees and shrubs planted throughout the property. Hydrangeas including ‘Snow Queen’,  ‘Pinky Winky’, ‘Quick Fire’ will enhance your tour of this serene and relaxing garden.

Directions to 154 Ostrom Road, Falmouth
Follow Rte 28 to Mashpee Rotary and continue on Rte 28 for 2 ½ miles until the Gulf Station is on your left. Take left onto Metoxit and follow until you have Waquoit Bay on your right. Take an immediate left after you go over bridge to Ostrom Rd. House is 3rd on right. Parking will be on street.

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