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Video
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.
Exhibit, News
Art makes complex geometry accessible and beautiful
A Cornell math professor’s crocheted forms reflect nature’s hyperbolic planes.
Cultural Connection
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.
Video
Winter melts into Spring
The transitions between seasons are among the most magical at Cornell Botanic Gardens.
Cultural Connection
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?
Moments of Connection
Growing for a Greener Future: Horticulture Enterprise Team Prepares for Spring Sales
Students learn how to grow bulbs for sale.
Moments of Connection
Plant Discovery through Science Connections
Team members create successful community outreach event at Sciencenter.
Cultural Connection
Lucky Plants for the Lunar New Year
Get to know some of the plants that convey symbolic meaning during Chinese New Year celebrations.