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A Blooming Legacy: Hydrangeas in Massachusetts

Few flowers capture the spirit of a New England summer quite like the hydrangea. Native to East Asia, these vibrant blooms first arrived in Massachusetts in the early 1700s, making their debut through the port of Boston as global trade expanded. Since then, they’ve become deeply rooted in the state’s cultural and horticultural fabric—especially on Cape Cod, where the coastal climate provides the perfect setting for their dramatic blue, pink, and white displays. Today, hydrangeas are more than just a garden favorite; they’re a symbol of Massachusetts’ natural beauty and timeless charm, celebrated in festivals, historic landscapes, and backyard borders alike.

Happenings

Wednesday

Score a deal at Proof22 in Plymouth with $.60 wings and tendies 

Thursday

Live Music with Common Good at East Bay Grille in Downtown Plymouth 8:30pm (info)

Friday

Christmas in July at Main Street Sports in Plymouth 9:30pm (info) 

Saturday

Summer Sidewalk Sales in Hingham 10am (info)

Live Music with Bad Decisions at ThreeV Sandbar in Plymouth 3pm (info)

A Roaring 20s Affair at Hedge House Lawn in Plymouth 6-9pm (ticketed event)

Sunday

Monthly Market at Vitamin Sea Brewing in Weymouth 1-4pm every last Sunday of the month (info) 

Upcoming Happenings

July 31st: Find Waldo Local Party at Book Love in Plymouth 12pm (info) 

August 4th: The Pineapple Cookie Co Sip & Ice at Uva Wine Bar in Plymouth 7pm (ticketed event) 

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Night Sky

As the waning crescent moon fades to just 4.9% illumination, enjoy a dark sky ideal for stargazing. Venus and Jupiter grace the early morning hours, while Saturn shines brightly late tonight. Keep an eye out for a Perseid meteor or two—the annual shower is underway! Sunset hits at 8:10 PM, with twilight ending by 9:23 PM. Perfect timing to catch the stars emerge.