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Garden
Pickling for a better world
An old-fashioned craft offers a modern solution for reducing climate impact—pickling. In this video, Bobbie
Cultural Connection
Hydrangeas: Stars of late summer
While undeniably beautiful, the symbolic meaning of hydrangea varies considerably among different cultures.
Video
A “Walk” in the Garden: A Virtual Visit for the LGBTQ+ Community
Unwind and experience nature virtually, and learn more about Cornell Botanic Gardens in this pre-recorded webinar for LGBTQ+ community.
Garden
Step into the shade
Sonja Skelly, director of education and communications, shares her love of the Groundcover Collection, and introduces some of her favorite plants within it.
Garden
The magic and wonder of herbs
Wander among the magical plants of the Robison Herb Garden through a digital collection and discover their beauty and significance.
News
Explore our plants from anywhere
The new Garden Explorer feature makes up-to-date plant records accessible online.
Video
Connecting Plants and People
Join our Director for a virtual tour of our gardens, natural areas, and some ways we carry out our mission.
Cultural Connection
The Rose: "Queen of Flowers"
Explore an illustrative guide to discover why the rose is considered the “Queen of Flowers.”
Tour
The Waterfalls of Fall Creek
Dan McClure, gorge historian, takes you to a restricted area at the bottom of Fall Creek Gorge, where Devonian-age siltstone walls tower more than 100 feet above.