Cultural Connection

The Supernatural Side of Plants

Steeped in legends and lore, herbs provide a physical link to the beliefs and practices of people through the ages.

News

Acclaimed artist brings forth student poetry

Cornell students in The Art of Horticulture course blended nature and sensory experience to create poetry in a workshop led by Nigerian-American artist Precious Okoyomon.

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Invitation to Autumn Wonder

View the dazzling hues of fall in this short aerial video over the Bioswale Garden.

Cultural Connection

Sassafras: Native gem of North America

Sassafras is a North American tree steeped in Indigenous culture throughout its range within deciduous woodlands of the northeast and southeast United States.

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Secret Rooms in a Garden Home

Find tranquility and inspiration in one of Cornell Botanic Gardens’ best-kept secrets: the Zucker Shrub Collection.

Event

Verdant Views: Written in Petals

A discussion of an online exhibit, which provides a tour of the Language of Flowers as a cultural phenomenon that flourished during the Victorian era.

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Soar above the herb and flower gardens

Soar over two of the most beautiful outdoor spaces at Cornell University—the Robison York State Herb Garden and Young Flower Garden.

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Treasured Waterfalls

Refresh your spirit while gently soaring over the majestic waterfalls on the Cornell University campus. […]

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Verdant Views: Global Climate Stories, 2022

In honor of Earth Day 2022, international students at Cornell share stories of the challenges they face in their home countries.