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Be Aware of Box Tree Moth, A New Pest of Boxwood

Boxwoods, Buxus spp, are an important and widely used ornamental landscape plant.  Boxwoods are frequently used in hedges, foundation plantings and in formal gardens.  Box tree moth, Cydalima perspectalis, is […]

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2025 Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod Application Now Available

Does spending time outside in your garden bring you joy? Barnstable County residents with a desire and willingness to learn and share information about gardening are welcome to apply to […]

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Box Tree Moth Quarantine Issued in MA

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) has announced that the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) has established a quarantine for the […]

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Pest Alert Box Tree Moth

Box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis) is a non-native insect that originated in the temperate and subtropical regions of Asia. Box tree moth was found to be invasive in Europe and […]

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Rewild Your Garden: Planting Plans for a Cape-friendly Landscape

***We are currently at capacity for the event as of 3/11/2024. Join the Master Gardeners Association of Cape Cod for their 2024 Spring Symposium. Saturday, March 23 9:00 a.m. to […]

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Master Gardener Scholarship Offerings

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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USDA releases updated Plant Hardiness Zone Map

The USDA has released an updated version of the Plant Hardiness Zone Map. The map is a useful resource for gardeners and growers. Check out the map online at https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/ […]

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Pest Alert: Box Tree Moth Confirmed for the First Time in Massachusetts

The box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis) is a non-native insect that originated in the temperate and subtropical regions of Asia. It was found to be invasive in Europe in 2007 […]

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Master Gardeners of Cape Cod Invite Public to Tour Gardens

The Master Gardeners of Cape Cod are showcasing 6 unique gardens to visitors in celebration of the Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival. Garden tours will be held rain or shine from […]

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