Cultural Connection
The Supernatural Side of Plants
Steeped in legends and lore, herbs provide a physical link to the beliefs and practices of people through the ages.
News
Acclaimed artist brings forth student poetry
Cornell students in The Art of Horticulture course blended nature and sensory experience to create poetry in a workshop led by Nigerian-American artist Precious Okoyomon.
Blog
Gregory’s Story!
Professor Emeritus Gregory Page shares how Cornell Botanic Gardens was integral to teaching his art classes.
Video
Invitation to Autumn Wonder
View the dazzling hues of fall in this short aerial video over the Bioswale Garden.
Cultural Connection
Sassafras: Native gem of North America
Sassafras is a North American tree steeped in Indigenous culture throughout its range within deciduous woodlands of the northeast and southeast United States.