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Blueberries abound at Hokum Rock Farm come July. But be sure to get there bright and early when the farm is open—those blueberries go fast!

Blueberry Fields Forever

By Haley Cote | July 17, 2018

‘Out in Blue Fields’ follows a year in the life at a beloved Cape Cod blueberry farm Imagine, for a moment, you are standing in a field on a summer…

The want for waterfront

By Deb Boucher Stetson | May 29, 2018

A waterfront home on Cape Cod has long been viewed as a luxury, and given the limited number of available waterfront properties and the high price of real estate here,…

A polished pearl

By Julie Craven Wagner | May 1, 2018

Casabella Interiors transforms a dated Cape cottage into a semi-precious gem of a sanctuary Wikipedia defines beachcombing as an activity that consists of an individual “combing” (or searching) the beach…

A place to gather for friends and family

By Julie Craven Wagner | May 1, 2018

Paul Miskovsky takes a family’s vision and makes it a fantastic reality Paul Miskovsky, owner of Miskovsky Landscaping, Inc. in Falmouth, is never shy when it comes to talking with…

Next Wave: Jarrod Bannon

By Haley Cote | May 1, 2018

Growing up, Jarrod Bannon spent every summer and winter break helping out on construction jobs with his father, Paul, owner of Bannon Custom Builders (BCB). Now, at 28, he oversees…

Wellfleet: For a personal touch

By Allyson Plessner | May 1, 2018

For the full Cape Cod experience, a rental property is the way to go One of the great benefits of staying in a rental home is the opportunity to step…

Nantucket: For an island escape

By Allyson Plessner | May 1, 2018

For the full Cape Cod experience, a rental property is the way to go Who doesn’t want to escape to Nantucket for a bit? The island is renowned for its…

Dennis: For historic splendor

By Allyson Plessner | May 1, 2018

For the full Cape Cod experience, a rental property is the way to go From a meeting house to an art studio, Worden Hall in Dennis has always been a…

Special Spaces: Hen House

By Haley Cote | May 1, 2018

Hen House by Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders Providing all of the comforts of home within just 450 square feet for a family of four is a true coup. Polhemus…

A sight to behold

By Haley Cote | May 1, 2018

Hyannis Port home offers waterfront living at its finest Kalamunda, an eastern suburb of Perth, Australia, gets its name from the Aboriginal words “Cala” (home) and “Munnda” (forest)—thus it is…

Somewhere over the rainbow

By Haley Cote | May 1, 2018

Heritage Museums & Gardens new ‘parking garden’ is an oasis of sublime and purposeful design In 1939, “The Wizard of Oz” dazzled moviegoers with its use of Technicolor—the first time…

Residence Redux: Laying the groundwork

By Julie Craven Wagner | May 1, 2018

Part three of our series about the Laverty residence in the Nye’s Neck area of North Falmouth examines how the homeowners and their guests are able to enjoy the outside…

Barnstable: For a tranquil rendezvous

By Allyson Plessner | May 1, 2018

For the full Cape Cod experience, a rental property is the way to go Victoria and Bob Templeton have brought the West Coast to Cape Cod. As California natives, the…

Cape Cod Life General Store Partner Profile: Coastal New England Designs

By Allyson Plessner | May 1, 2018

Off the hook: Coastal New England Designs’ handcrafted coat hooks have real character A few years ago, Steve Cook took a trip to Cardiff, Wales, where he noticed that his…

From Nepal to Truro with love, April 2018 Cape Cod LIFE | capecodlife.com

From Nepal to Truro, with love

By Chris White | March 20, 2018

Couple puts down roots in farming community In Nepal, sweet potatoes can grow as large as a man’s thigh. Perhaps this should be expected from a country whose mountains scrape…

A Growing Trend, April 2018 Cape Cod LIFE | capecodlife.com

A growing trend

By Allyson Plessner | March 20, 2018

Hoop houses promote a culture of sustainable farming that is good for you, and good for Cape Cod Farming, in many ways, is an art form—one that is heavily dependent…

Land, Ho?, April 2018 Cape Cod LIFE | capecodlife.com

Land, ho?

By Deb Boucher Stetson | March 19, 2018

Few parcels available in today’s market Gone are the days when you can snap up a piece of land on Cape Cod, bargain or not. These days, there isn’t much…

How does your garden grow?, April 2018 Cape Cod LIFE | capecodlife.com

How does your garden grow?

By Elizabeth Shaw | March 19, 2018

This is the time of year when everyone is yearning to replace the dreary grays of winter with the bright florals of spring. Whether you want to start gardening or…