Native Plant Beneath the Breeze: The Quiet Architecture of Agrostis (Bentgrass) in the Cornish Garden Fine-leaved and resilient, the bents (Agrostis spp.) are the quiet architects of Cornwall’s meadows, heaths, and gardens. This longform feature explores their ecological role, botanical distinctions, and how these understated grasses shape biodiversity-rich landscapes. By Ellory Moss • 4 min read
Native Plant Briza media (quaking grass) The Quiet Quiver of Old Cornish Meadows Briza media (quaking grass) shimmers quietly through Cornwall’s rarest meadows. A symbol of wild beauty and biodiversity, it stabilises soil, feeds birds, and dances through sustainable gardens—telling stories of tradition, resilience, and quiet ecological power. By Ellory Moss • 4 min read
Native Plant Knapweed (Centaurea nigra) Wildflower, Workhorse, and Ecological Enigma in the Cornish Garden Common knapweed (Centaurea nigra) is a quiet powerhouse of Cornish meadows. Rich in nectar, beloved by birds, and rooted in resilience, it offers ecological gifts while demanding thoughtful management. Explore its value, risks, and place in a biodiversity-led garden. By Ellory Moss • 4 min read
Native Plant Field Scabious (Knautia arvensis) A Wildflower of Time, Place, and Pollinator Magic A lavender-blue beacon of Cornwall’s meadows, Field Scabious (Knautia arvensis) offers beauty, biodiversity, and resilience. Discover how its extended bloom, soil preferences, and pollinator relationships are shaped by place—and what must be done to protect it in a changing climate. By Ellory Moss • 4 min read
Plant Profiles Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) Healer, Herald, and Hedge-Top Companion Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a quiet cornerstone of Cornish meadows and hedgerows—tough, beautiful, and rich with ecological and medicinal history. This long-flowering, pollinator-friendly plant brings resilience, rhythm, and meaning to the naturalistic garden. By Ellory Moss • 5 min read
Native Plant Red Campion (Silene dioica) Keeper of the Hedgerows Red campion (Silene dioica) is a native wildflower steeped in Cornish myth, loved by pollinators, and treasured for its vibrant, long-lasting blooms. A plant of wild beauty and cultural memory, it brings colour, wildlife, and folklore into garden and hedgerow alike. By Ellory Moss • 5 min read
Patch Plan Wild Drift A patch plan inspired by Cornish wild meadows and coastal light. Wild Drift blends ox-eye daisies, foxgloves, thrift, and swaying grasses in a naturalistic flow that welcomes pollinators and celebrates place. By Ellory Moss • 29 min read
Wild Cornish Garden Cornish Cottagecore: A Wild Romance Between Garden and Coast A celebration of wild beauty and lived-in charm, Cornish cottagecore blends abundant planting, weathered stone, and wildlife-friendly features to create gardens that feel deeply rooted in Cornwall’s landscape, climate, and romantic tradition — relaxed, layered, and full of life. By Ellory Moss • 3 min read
Wildlife A Garden in Flight: Attracting Butterflies and Bees with Cornish Flowers Bring your Cornish garden to life with bees and butterflies by planting native wildflowers like foxglove, borage, and Cornish heath. This guide explores how to create a pollinator haven through seasonal blooms, organic gardening, and a touch of untamed beauty. By Ellory Moss • 4 min read
Dahlias Digging Deeper: The Curious Case of Edible Dahlias Edible dahlias? It’s not a myth. Discover which varieties are safe to eat, how to prepare them, and the risks you need to know before turning your tubers into dinner. By Ellory Moss • 4 min read
Biodiversity Rooted in Resilience: Adapting Heritage Plants for Cornwall’s Modern Landscapes In Cornwall, heritage plants are shaping climate-resilient landscapes—from wildflower verges to edible orchards. Rooted in tradition and adapted to local extremes, they offer beauty, biodiversity, and cultural continuity in a changing world. By Ellory Moss • 4 min read
Biodiversity Roots of Wisdom: Cornwall’s Biocultural and Ethnobotanical Heritage Cornwall’s ethnobotanical heritage links people, plants, and place. From folk medicine and foraging to ethnobotanical gardens, this revival of cultural plant wisdom offers a powerful path toward ecological and cultural renewal. By Ellory Moss • 4 min read
