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A close-up of an adult periodical cicada resting on a green leaf. The cicada has a black body, bright red eyes, orange wing veins, and transparent wings.

The Great Cape Cod Cicada Comeback: 17 Years in the Making!

This year, parts of Cape Cod and southeastern Massachusetts will experience a once-in-a-generation event—the emergence of Brood XIV periodical cicadas! The last time they showed up was 2008, and now, […]

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2025 Children’s Garden Applications Now Open

The Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod is offering a free, hands-on gardening program for children ages 8-12 at the Brewster Community Garden. This seasonal program teaches kids how to […]

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Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod Present the 2025 Spring Symposium:

“WE ARE NATURE’S BEST HOPE” Featuring Doug Tallamy, award winning ecologist and author, champion of returning nature to our backyards. Along with Trevor Smith, Weston Nurseries Design and Education Manager […]

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Why Are My Rhododendrons Curling? Winter Woes Explained!

Why are rhododendrons curling up like they just saw the heating bill? If you’ve stepped outside this winter and noticed your Rhododendron leaves curling up tighter than a New Englander […]

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2025 Scholarship from the Master Gardeners Now Open for Submissions

The Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod is pleased to announce that it will be offering four $2,500.00 scholarships to four deserving students residing in Barnstable County. Individuals applying for […]

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Propagation Tips & Tricks with C.L. Fornari

The Master Gardeners Association of Cape Cod proudly present the Propagation Series at the Osterville Village Library. The first in our series will be presented by C.L. Fornari on Sunday, […]

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Master Gardeners Association of Cape Cod Offers Backyard Horticulture Educational Series 

The Master Gardeners Association of Cape Cod is thrilled to present its Backyard Horticulture Educational Series, a hands-on gardening program for enthusiasts of all skill levels. Whether you’re an experienced […]

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Poinsettia

What would the holidays be without the iconic holiday plant: poinsettia. Here are some facts about poinsettias and how to care for during and after the holiday. The poinsettia, Euphorbia […]

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Prepare Your Cape Cod Garden This Fall

Get expert tips and soil testing from Master Gardeners for a thriving 2025 growing season. October 7, 2024 (Barnstable, MA) – As you savor the last harvest of your tomatoes […]

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