Cultural Connection

Hydrangeas: Stars of late summer

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

Video

Soar over the F. R. Newman Arboretum

Take a bird’s-eye view of the F. R. Newman Arboretum in this stunning flight over its 100 acres.

Natural Area

Fall Creek’s Iconic Hemlock Gorge

Take a short tour of Fall Creek’s Hemlock Gorge, with gorge historian Dan McClure. Explore […]

Video

Elusive Blue: the Rarest of Flower Colors

Did you know that blue is the rarest flower color? Brandon George, MPS ’21 (CALS) […]

Tour

Sustainability in Practice

Explore sustainability in practice in this narrated virtual tour of sites across Cornell Botanic Gardens and the Cornell campus.

Event

Verdant Views: Learning by Leading

Learn about this exciting student engagement initiative.

Video

Coppicing: Its History and Practice

Brandon George, graduate student , and Emily Pratt, horticulturist, discuss the history and uses of coppicing

Video

Elusive Blue: the Rarest of Flower Colors

Join graduate student Brandon George for an in-depth talk on the color blue, why it is so rare in the plant world, and some tips for displaying it in a garden.

Cultural Connection

Rhododendron: Beyond its beautiful bloom

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