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In the News
How to Plan a Garden With Climate Change in Mind
New York Times – March 28, 2025 Sonja Skelly, director of education and academic initiatives, shares solutions to gardening in increasingly erratic weather, based on Cornell Botanic Gardens’...
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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.
In the News
Indigenous Cuisine actively celebrates the ‘Food of the Original People’
Cornell Student & Campus Life—January 31, 2025 Cornell Dining partnered with the American Indian and Indigenous Studies Program (AIISP) and Cornell Botanic Gardens to host a themed dinner featuring...
In the News
New York will increase native seed supply, prioritize native plant use
WSKG-TV—January 27, 2025 Cornell Botanic Gardens’ Director of Natural Areas Todd Bittner discusses a new state law to improve New York’s native seed supply – a move that experts say will help promote...
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Nature's promise through the seasons
As the gardens, arboretum, and natural areas enter their winter slumber, we reflect on the