Blooming Foxgloves and Castor Bean Plant at the Robinson York State Herb Garden
Come view the towering foxgloves and ancient castor bean plants and appreciate their immense biocultural value at the Robinson York State Herb Garden.
White Dogwoods Flowering in Comstock Knoll
Come visit the Cornell Botanic Gardens to view the lush, white dogwoods that have flowered at the Comstock Knoll.
“Double Allium” installation
View this time-lapse video of the sculpture as it is being installed by our construction crew.
Towering ‘Double Allium’ installed at Botanic Gardens
Anne Simon Moffat ’69 and husband Keith Moffat commissioned the sculpture, which was dedicated June 8 during Reunion weekend.
Take a guided garden or arboretum tour
Garden tours are offered every Saturday at 11am and 4pm and Arboretum tours are offered the third Sunday of each month at 2pm.
25% off all online plant sales this weekend
From Friday, June 7 – Monday, June 10 you will receive 25% off your entire online plant purchase.
Reunion 2019 Events
Welcome Back! Join us for a scheduled tour or event, or explore our gardens and natural areas on your own.
Legends and Lore of Iris and Peony
The iris and the peony have been grown since ancient times for their beauty, medicinal properties, and powerful symbolism.
The Dye-Spencer Family Grove
The crabapples are at peak bloom! Jim Spencer, Jr. (MS ’71) chose a grove of five crabapple trees in the F. R. Newman Arboretum to honor his family, all of whom have deep roots in Ithaca and Cornell.