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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.
News
Art, stories, and tours celebrate plants and the Black experience
Cornell Botanic Gardens’ exhibition “Seeds of Survival and Celebration: Plants and the Black Experience” honors
Moments of Connection
Cultivating Connection Through Plants with Colah B Tawkin
Colah B Tawkin, founder of the Black in the Garden podcast, visited Cornell and hosted a series of events focused on the celebratory uses of plants in Black cultures.
Cultural Connection
Indigo: plant of culture and color
The story of indigo shares the skill and resilience of enslaved Africans and their descendants.
News
Sustainable gravel garden comes to campus
A new garden saves water, promotes sustainability, and increases biodiversity, especially among pollinator insects.
Cultural Connection
Spring blooms embody hope and new beginnings
Many plants that bloom in spring have come to signify hope, rebirth, and renewal.
Video
May Magic and Majesty
Soar gently above Comstock Knoll and enjoy over 150 types of rhododendrons and azaleas blooming.
Video
Verdant Views: Global Climate Stories, 2024
Stories of the challenges and choices Cornell students face in their home countries, and actions being taken in response to the global climate crisis.
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Pollinator Gardening Resources
Additional sources and links for creating pollinator-pleasing habitats