Minns Garden

A delightful mix of annual and perennial ornamental plants, the Minns Garden was established in the 1910s to teach students hands-on horticulture. Named after Lau A. Minns, Cornell’s first female floriculture professor, the garden has been managed by horticulture students for over one hundred years. Originally located at the site of Malott Hall, today the garden is found behind the Plant Sciences Building where students, faculty, and visitors alike can enjoy the whimsical charm of its garden gates, bulb flowers, and perennial beds.