Narcissus: A global symbol of spring, renewal, and resilience
People across cultures through the ages have been attracted to this springtime beauty, which has come to embody hope, resilience, and renewal.
Which plant is the real shamrock?
The shamrock has been a familiar symbol of Irish culture for hundreds of years, but do you know which plant is the real shamrock?
Lucky Plants for the Lunar New Year
Get to know some of the plants that convey symbolic meaning during Chinese New Year celebrations.
Acknowledging our inseparable connection to nature
Over thousands of years, Indigenous Peoples developed knowledge and practices to live in balance with the living world.
Plants that draw the spirit world near
During this time of seasonal transition, many cultures believe the barrier separating the physical world from the spirit world is weakest.
Floral wedding traditions around the world
A short walk around Cornell Botanic Gardens in August unveils a diversity of blooms included in wedding ceremonies around the world.
Art, stories, and tours celebrate plants and the Black experience
Cornell Botanic Gardens’ exhibition “Seeds of Survival and Celebration: Plants and the Black Experience” honors […]
Indigo: plant of culture and color
The story of indigo shares the skill and resilience of enslaved Africans and their descendants.
Spring blooms embody hope and new beginnings
Many plants that bloom in spring have come to signify hope, rebirth, and renewal.