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Rhododendron: Beyond its beautiful bloom

From mid-May to mid-June, a main attraction at Cornell Botanic Gardens is the Bowers Rhododendron […]

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Daffodils abound at Cornell Botanic Gardens

Yellow dominates the color palette throughout our gardens from nearly 100,000 daffodils blooming now.

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Choosing the best Christmas Tree for your Home

Daniel Weitoish, arborist, Cornell Botanic Gardens, shares ways to sustainably select and enjoy a tree […]

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Hydrangeas: Stars of late summer

While undeniably beautiful, the symbolic meaning of hydrangea varies considerably among different cultures.

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Explore our plants from anywhere

The new Garden Explorer feature makes up-to-date plant records accessible online.

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The Rose: “Queen of Flowers”

Explore an illustrative guide to discover why the rose is considered the “Queen of Flowers.”

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Rhododendron: Beyond its beautiful bloom

From mid-May to mid-June, a main attraction at Cornell Botanic Gardens is the Bowers Rhododendron […]

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Legends and Lore of the Tulip

Tulips have been cultivated for hundreds of years for their beauty and powerful symbolism.

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Flowering Trees: expressing love, loyalty, and kindness across centuries and cultures

May is approaching, which brings our attention to the eye-catching blooms of ornamental apple, magnolia, […]