Cultural Connection
Lucky peas for the new year
Eating Hoppin’ John is one of countless traditions across cultures worldwide to bring good luck in the New Year.
Cultural Connection
White Pine: the great tree of peace
The eastern white pines (Pinus strobus) that tower over Comstock Knoll are a powerful cultural symbol to the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.
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.
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.
Garden
Stroll Along Plants of the Americas
The North Walk has been refurbished to display native plants.
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.