A Postcard From Fasciated Plants
Today’s card is about the fascinating phenomenon of fasciation.
David Sedaris and the Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival
How is David Sedaris connected to the Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival? Well, those who are familiar with The Garden Lady know that I am all about the truth, as I see it, in the garden and out. So from the get go I need to admit that other than the fact that he’s appearing...
A Postcard From Rosa
The 2025 Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival
The 2025 Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival is happening soon! Ten days of open private gardens…over 100 this year. Special events Cape-wide. Learn, explore, create, and be entertained as we celebrate the summer gardens on Cape Cod. See all of the events, read...
A Postcard About Watering
Plants aren’t really refreshed by squirting water on their leaves on a hot day…you’re better off putting that water on their roots, not their leaves. In fact, unless they are new seedlings with small roots, you’re better off not hand-watering...
A Three Lysimachia Day
One of the pleasures of being involved with plants is getting to know them as a family. We learn about plants that are in the same genus, and how they are similar. It’s like getting to know your best friend’s siblings and cousins, or connecting with your...
A Postcard From Amazing Blooming Trees
This postcard arrives as the Kousa dogwoods on Cape Cod are amazing in 2025. It explains why we’re seeing such an incredible display this year, and why it might not be so prolific in 2026…
A Postcard From After The Rain
17 Year Cicadas on Cape Cod
Yes, they are here and on some parts of the Cape the Brood XIV is having the party of the summer. As the temperatures grow warmer they grow louder, and in some areas people complain about the din. Of course they’re loud! If you were only able to mate for a...