Step into the shade
Sonja Skelly, director of education and communications, shares her love of the Groundcover Collection, and introduces some of her favorite plants within it.
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 […]
Cultivating Connection Through Plants with Colah B Tawkin
Colah B Tawkin, founder of the Black in the Garden podcast, visited Cornell and hosted a series of events focused on the celebratory uses of plants in Black cultures.
Indigo: plant of culture and color
The story of indigo shares the skill and resilience of enslaved Africans and their descendants.
Sustainable gravel garden comes to campus
A new garden saves water, promotes sustainability, and increases biodiversity, especially among pollinator insects.
Spring blooms embody hope and new beginnings
Many plants that bloom in spring have come to signify hope, rebirth, and renewal.
May Magic and Majesty
Soar gently above Comstock Knoll and enjoy over 150 types of rhododendrons and azaleas blooming.
Verdant Views: Global Climate Stories, 2024
Stories of the challenges and choices Cornell students face in their home countries, and actions being taken in response to the global climate crisis.
Pollinator Gardening Resources
Additional sources and links for creating pollinator-pleasing habitats