Honoring black culture through plants
Explore the plants included in “Seeds of Survival and Celebration: Plants and the Black Experience.”
Collaboration plants seeds for cultural, biological conservation
A campus collaboration with the Gayogo̱hó:nǫ’ (Cayuga Nation) seeks to conserve biodiversity and simultaneously safeguard human cultural values and traditions.
Hydrangeas: Stars of late summer
While undeniably beautiful, the symbolic meaning of hydrangea varies considerably among different cultures.
Rhododendron: Beyond its beautiful bloom
From mid-May to mid-June, a main attraction at Cornell Botanic Gardens is the Bowers Rhododendron […]
Daffodils abound at Cornell Botanic Gardens
Yellow dominates the color palette throughout our gardens from nearly 100,000 daffodils blooming now.
Choosing the best Christmas Tree for your Home
Daniel Weitoish, arborist, Cornell Botanic Gardens, shares ways to sustainably select and enjoy a tree […]
Hydrangeas: Stars of late summer
While undeniably beautiful, the symbolic meaning of hydrangea varies considerably among different cultures.
Explore our plants from anywhere
The new Garden Explorer feature makes up-to-date plant records accessible online.
The Rose: “Queen of Flowers”
Explore an illustrative guide to discover why the rose is considered the “Queen of Flowers.”