Cape Cod May Baskets

Falmouth’s May Day celebration is festive. All the stores on Main Street hang baskets. Many choose to decorate their baskets to represent products that can be found in the stores. This year I choose  a decorative Victorian bird-cage. The first of May is a special day for me. On May 1, 2003 I hung my …

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Spring is Here – The Palmer House Inn Garden

Spring is in the air in Falmouth, and our garden has started to bloom. The “snow drops” are in full bloom and the daffodils will not be far behind. The gardens are beginning to awaken after their long winter’s nap. The Inn has several beautiful gardens on the property. The front garden is filled with …

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Palmer House Animals and Herb Garden

As I was walking to the main inn yesterday morning, to prepare breakfast, I encountered a mother rabbit and her three little ones. They were busy enjoying the clover and I don’t think that they even noticed me strolling past. In the evening, as I was taking my last walk through the herb garden, I encountered a …

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Spohr Garden’s Daffodil Days – April 25 to May 2

April 25th – May 2nd are Daffodil Days. Falmouth’s charming Spohr Gardens are resplendent with spring blossoms. The gardens are a pleasent stroll or a short car ride from the inn. Also, our elegant Highfield Hall with its beautifully landscaped grounds and nature trails is open to the public starting April 1st. The Hall is …

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