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In the News
How to properly maintain your garden when heat rises
News 8 WROC — July 27, 2023 Director of Horticulture Emily Detrick shares the secrets for caring for plants in hot weather.
In the News
Wilt no more: Local horticulture expert shares tips on proper watering amid scorching heat
CNY Central — July 26, 2023 Director of Horticulture Emily Detrick explains how to best care for your garden as temperatures rise.
In the News
Summer Fun Fridays: Inside Cornell Botanic Gardens
WENY News — July 21, 2023 The Cornell Botanic Gardens was featured for our abundance of flowers, pollinators, birds, and beautiful natural scenery.
Blog
Winter Ornaments of Nature
A master’s-degree student incorporated dormant and dried plant material collected from Cornell Botanic Gardens together with fragrant spring annuals in a display that added visual interest, color, and fragrance in the dormant months
In the News
Don Rakow Retires after 38 Years of Service to Public Gardens
American Public Gardens Association— July 5, 2023 Don Rakow, former executive director of the Cornell Botanic Gardens, is honored for his extensive impact on the field of public gardening.
Cultural Connection
Ripples of lavender honor Pride month
A rich bouquet of flowers found throughout Cornell’s Botanic Gardens hold meaning for the LGBTQ+ community, which has long embraced the six colors of the rainbow: red for life; orange for healing; yellow for sunlight; green for nature; indigo for serenity; violet for spirit.
In the News
CCE plans educational programs
Eagle News Online — June 9, 2023 Natural Areas Horticulturalist Krissy Boys will present on natural shorescaping, planting strategies, and natural shoreline management.
In the News
NY firefighters helping battle wildfires in Canada
Fox 5 New York — June 8, 2023 Todd Bittner, Director of Natural Areas, is interviewed about wildfire causes and prevention.
In the News
How Cornell protects its ash trees from the emerald ash borer
The Ithaca Voice — June 1, 2023 Cornell Botanic Gardens aids in the effort to protect and conserve Cornell’s treasured ash trees.