All recordings of free virtual events can be found on our Youtube channel here: HyannisCountryGarden - YouTube
Links to previously recorded virtual events and videos of in person events
Hydrangea Joy Happy Hour
It’s Cape Cod’s most popular shrub! This happy hour is a romp through the range of Hydrangeas, including newer varieties, pruning and keeping Hydrangea plants happy. Plus your questions answered at the end of the presentation. Grab the beverage of your choice, sit back and enjoy a relaxing hour with fellow plant people. This video originally aired on June 14th, 2024.
Notable Native Plants for Your Landscape Happy Hour
In this happy hour we’ll celebrate some of the wonderful plants that are native to North America. Hear about perennials, shrubs and trees for your yard and garden. Plus your questions answered at the end of the presentation. Grab the beverage of your choice, sit back and enjoy a relaxing hour with fellow plant people This video originally aired on May 17th, 2024
Spring into Joy! Happy Hour
Spring plants, spring gardens and spring challenges. From cold nights to moist weather, we will savor the season even as we chomp at the bit to get things planted. Hear about cold-tolerant annuals, planting shrubs and more. Plus your questions answered at the end of the presentation. Grab the beverage of your choice, sit back and enjoy a relaxing hour with fellow plant people.
This video originally aired April 12, 2024
Time Saving Gardening – A Planting-With-Purpose Happy Hour
In this video CL talks about ways to save time and still have a beautiful garden. Hear strategies for weeding, planting and maintaining your yard and garden. Plus many questions answered at the end of the presentation. Grab the beverage of your choice, sit back and enjoy a relaxing hour with fellow plant people.
This video originally aired March 8, 2024
Seed It! Plants that Are Easy to Grow from Seeds
C.L. presents some of the most satisfying plants to grow from seed. Hear tips about starting seeds inside, or which ones can be sown directly in the ground. Learn about flowers, herbs and vegetables that are easy to start from seeds. Plus your questions answered at the end of the presentation. Grab the beverage of your choice, sit back and enjoy a relaxing hour with fellow plant people.
This video originally aired February 9, 2024.
Our Plants Indoors
In this video you'll join C.L. Fornari for a happy hour that focuses on the plants we have inside: those we are over-wintering until they go back outside, those that are in cold storage in the garage or basement, and random holiday and houseplants. Plus your questions answered at the end of the presentation. Grab the beverage of your choice, sit back and enjoy a relaxing hour with fellow plant people.
This video originally aired January 15, 2024.
Greening December: Plant Projects to Lift Spirits
In this video you'll join C.L. Fornari as she shows plants and projects that bring flowers and greenery into the darkest time of the year. See new houseplants and perennials for the garden. Discover ideas for porch containers, and learn how to care for the flowering plants that are available in the winter. This free virtual presentation celebrates creative projects, scents and blooms that will enhance your surroundings and lift your mood.
This video originally aired December 1,, 2023.
Winter Protection: The Need To Do, The Nice To Do, and The NUTS To Do.
This is the happy hour that answers the most common question we hear in the late fall: “Should I protect my…..” Learn about the different types of winter protection, and where they are appropriate. Hear about the importance of timing, and when wrapping or covering is effective.
This video originally aired November 10, 2023.
Garlic and Spring Flowering Bulbs
In this video you'll join CL Fornari on a myth-busting talk about planting spring flowering bulbs. Hear about how you can successfully grow garlic on Cape Cod as well, so your garden will be flower-filled and vampire free next spring!
This video originally aired October 13, 2023.
Welcome Home: Bringing Houseplants Back Inside
In this Happy Hour CL talks about what to do when you bring your houseplants back inside after the summer. Learn about preventing insect tag-alongs, and how to groom plants for their best appearance. She gives some hints or attractive houseplant staging, and answer your questions in the chat feature.
This video originally aired September 22, 2023.
Hydrangea Happy Hour
We're all about Hydrangeas...watch this video and learn about Hydrangea flower color, keeping your flowers beautiful into the fall, varieties for bouquets and more...plus all your Hydrangea questions answered. This video originally aired during the Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival 2023.
Oct. 21st 2023
Howl-O-Ween Parade and Pet Costume Contest
Click here to see the video montage of the event.
Improving Your Perennial Garden
June is perennial month, so we're celebrating with a talk on the ways to improve your flower garden. Hear what to do if your garden looks lean instead of lush. Discover how what plants to add for late season flowers, and learn how control those overly-enthusiastic spreaders. Find out how to keep your garden flower-filled all summer and fall, plus have your perennial questions answered.
Plant Combinations for Containers
Looking for great plants for your pots and boxes this summer? Join C.L. as she shows inspiring containers and gives plant suggestions for annuals, edibles and more. Have a pen and paper available for recording your shopping list for 2023
Growing Vegetables in Small Spaces
Hear about how to grow edibles without a traditional vegetable garden. Learn how to add crops to existing ornamental landscapes, or how to raise edibles in containers. Discover which vegetables are most productive in small spaces, and how to maximize your harvests.
Flowers to Grow from Seed
From mid-March to mid-May, it’s time to start many flowers from seed. Hear about which varieties to start now, and annuals that can be seeded directly into the ground later. Learn about common problems and pitfalls, and how to avoid them and which perennials are easy to grow. Discover which flowers should be started from seed and which ones are best bought as plants later in the season. Ask questions about blooming plants you’ve always wanted to grow, and how to add more flower power to your garden
Cabin Fever Happy Hour
For many people, February is when the winter seems to be most tiresome, and spring can’t come fast enough. In this video C.L. talks about ways to focus on plants and growth for the rest of the cold season. From plant fun facts to creative projects, you’ll find ways to relieve cabin fever and bring spring into view Originally aired 2.10.23
Houseplant Happy Hour
In this mid-winter Happy Hour we celebrated houseplant health. Click the link below to see some lovely houseplant varieties and hear about their care. Learn how to spot and treat insect infestations, and ways to deal with over-grown plants. Hear how to propagate your plants and how to tell if you are over or under watering. Originally aired 1.20.23
Ideas for Winter Containers
See how you can fill pots, boxes, and other containers with plants or greens for the holidays and beyond. Discover flowers that will bloom outdoors through January, and how to find decorative materials in your own backyard. Find out how to re-purpose fun containers for winter cheer. Originally aired 12.2.22
Preparing Your Plants & Gardens for Winter
Discover what can be done to help your plants through the coming winter. Hear about whether you should be protecting perennials, roses or hydrangeas. Learn how to give marginally hardy plants the best chance at winter survival. Plus all your specific questions about your plants and gardens answered.
Your Garden in Late Fall Happy Hour
See how to better enjoy your garden going into November and December. Hear about plants that you can place in the garden now for color next spring. Learn what garden maintenance could be done now, and what you can leave for the coming season. Plus all your specific questions about your plants and gardens answered.
Lawn Restoration Talk with HCG's Turf Expert, Dekes
(Fall 2022)
Hyannis Country Garden's lawn guru, Jamie Dedekian (aka Dekes) explains what to do with your lawn after this summer's brutal drought. This virtual presentation will guide you with the restoration of your turf, using organic methods. Originally taped 9/1/22. Please click here to view this pre-recorded video
Did You Miss CL's Fall 2022 Bulb Planting Happy Hour Virtual Event?
You're busy...we get it. So we've uploaded the recording from C.L.'s Bulb Planting Happy Hour to YouTube for you to view at your leisure. Please click here.
Did You Miss CL's Hydrangea Happiness Virtual Event?
You're busy...we get it. So we've uploaded the recording from C.L.'s Hydrangea Happy Hour to YouTube for you to view at your leisure. Please click here.
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