The Master Gardener Association maintains a Demonstration Garden at the Cape Cod Fairgrounds on Route 151 in Falmouth. Master gardener volunteers gather each week during the growing season to plant and tend this garden for the benefit of the general public. The garden includes extensive vegetable plantings along with herbs, berry bushes, annual and perennial flower beds, native plants, and shade gardens. All produce is donated to local food banks.

The Demonstration Garden is open daily to the public during the Barnstable County Fair, held annually at the end of July. Stop by and tour the recently renovated beds and chat with master gardener volunteers during Fair hours, July 21-27, 2025. There will be talks each day in the garden at 5:00 p.m. on a variety of topics:

Monday, July 21 Tomatoes 101

Tuesday, July 22 All About Hydrangeas

Wednesday, July 23 Gardening for Pollinators

Thursday, July 24 The Do's and Don'ts of Planting

Friday, July 25 All About Hydrangeas

Saturday, July 26 Tomatoes 101

Thursdays, 5:15 to 6:45 p.m.

Join the Master Gardeners Association of Cape Cod for our summer series Evenings in the Garden at the Cape Cod Fairgrounds. Follow the progress of the demonstration garden throughout the season and learn new techniques to use in your own vegetable, perennial, herb and cutting gardens. There will be talks, tours, and plenty of opportunities to ask questions. This is a free event. No advanced registration required!

May 22 Ready, Set, Go!... Beginning the Season CANCELED

June 26 My Garden is Growing… Now What??

August 7 The Fruits of Your Labor

September 4 Prepping for a Long Winter’s Nap

Please use the parking lot located at the main entrance to the fairgrounds. The demonstration garden is just a short walk inside of the gate located down the walkway to the left of the white office building. Seating will be available but please feel free to bring your own chair.