Planting Knowledge: A Little Free Library Takes Root
Book-sharing box invites community members to share garden and nature knowledge
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.
Places for the Spirit
Fine art stills by Vaughn Sills capture African American gardens, which illustrate beliefs and practices brought to the United States by enslaved Africans.
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 […]
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.