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For Immediate Release (June 23, 2023) - For the ninth year, gardeners across Cape Cod will ring in the summer season with the 9th Annual Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival, happening July 7-16, 2023. Not just a celebration for the region’s signature bloom, the genus hydrangea, this event encompasses plants of all kinds. Here is a mini guide to the festival highlights: Garden Tours Hydrangea 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’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. Enjoy also an Art Tour(July 12) in the tranquil Sculpture Garden at the Cape Cod Museum of Art in Dennis and a Guided History Walk(July 14) of the unique landscape that surrounds the Nye Museum in East Sandwich. Learn from the Best Visit 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’s eight species of hydrangeas and over 170 exceptional cultivars. Themed promotions Peruse 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 8) at Soares Flower Garden Nursery in Falmouth. Get inspired with “Artists in BLOOM”(July 12), a curated marketplace of hydrangea- and other coastal-inspired art and artisans at the Red Jacket Resort in South Yarmouth. Ask the Experts If you’ve got stubborn blooms, hydrangea headaches, or are looking for an added burst of inspiration, don’t miss the chance to ask the experts at such events: "Proven Winners with Amy Cardello" (July 7) at Higfield Hall in Falmouth, "A Hydrangea For Every Garden" (July 8) with garden expert C.L. Fornari and "Companion Plantings for Hydrangeas"(July 11) with landscape architect Barbara Conolly at Hyannis Country Garden. Kick Off the Festival with a Bang (or Bloom) Mingle with other gardeners and those that appreciate them at the Celebratory Opening Night Party at Hyannis Country Garden(July 6). It’s free to attend and open to the public! For a full list of events and garden tours, visit www.CapeCodHydrangeaFest.com. Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival Principal Sponsors are Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, Hyannis Country Garden, Monrovia Plants, Proven Winners, Bloomin' Easy and Endless Summer Hydrangeas.