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Cultural Connection
Flowering Trees: expressing love, loyalty, and kindness across centuries and cultures
May is approaching, which brings our attention to the eye-catching blooms of ornamental apple, magnolia,
Cultural Connection
Plant of the Winter Solstice: Holly
Holly legends abound. Learn about holly at our “Plants of the Winter Solstice” program on December 20 from 4-6pm.
Cultural Connection
Blooming Foxgloves and Castor Bean Plant at the Robinson York State Herb Garden
Come view the towering foxgloves and ancient castor bean plants and appreciate their immense biocultural value at the Robinson York State Herb Garden.
Cultural Connection
White Dogwoods Flowering in Comstock Knoll
Come visit the Cornell Botanic Gardens to view the lush, white dogwoods that have flowered at the Comstock Knoll.
Cultural Connection
Spring Spotlight: Cornelian Cherry
The cornelian cherry tree is a main attraction in our Groundcover Collection and is one of the first plants to bloom in early spring.