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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.
Blog
Gregory's Story!
Professor Emeritus Gregory Page shares how Cornell Botanic Gardens was integral to teaching his art classes.
Video
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.
Video
Secret Rooms in a Garden Home
Find tranquility and inspiration in one of Cornell Botanic Gardens’ best-kept secrets: the Zucker Shrub Collection.
Video
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.
Video
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.