Meet a Climate Friendly Lawn
In this video, learn the benefits of a native-grass lawn and see the plants and approaches that go into them.
Art makes complex geometry accessible and beautiful
A Cornell math professor’s crocheted forms reflect nature’s hyperbolic planes.
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.
Winter melts into Spring
The transitions between seasons are among the most magical at Cornell Botanic Gardens.
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.
Nature’s promise through the seasons
As the gardens, arboretum, and natural areas enter their winter slumber, we reflect on the […]
Acknowledging our inseparable connection to nature
Over thousands of years, Indigenous Peoples developed knowledge and practices to live in balance with the living world.