Climate Change Traditional Edible Plants, Heritage Varieties, and Climate-Smart Growing in Cornwall Discover how Cornwall’s heritage edible plants offer both resilience and beauty. From traditional apples to heirloom vegetables, these climate-smart choices help gardeners grow abundant, sustainable crops while keeping local traditions alive. By Ellory Moss • 2 min read
Climate Change Tapestry Lawns, Rain Gardens & Wildlife Corridors: Designing for Resilience Designing with nature builds resilience. Tapestry lawns, rain gardens, and wildlife corridors transform Cornish gardens into thriving, connected habitats — supporting biodiversity, managing water, and embracing the beauty of living landscapes. By Ellory Moss • 2 min read
Climate Change Native Plants for Pollinators, Folklore, and Coastal Resilience Native plants like foxglove, honeysuckle, and primrose connect Cornwall’s gardens to both nature and tradition — supporting pollinators, enriching biodiversity, and standing resilient as climate shifts. A planting choice that nurtures wildlife and heritage alike. By Ellory Moss • 2 min read
Biodiversity How Biodiversity Contributes to Climate Resilience in a Cornish Garden In Cornwall’s shifting climate, biodiversity isn’t just beautiful—it’s essential. A richly layered, life-filled garden helps buffer against pests, disease, and extreme weather, creating a resilient space that thrives in harmony with nature. By Ellory Moss • 2 min read
Natural Dyeing The Return of Natural Dyes: A Cornish Perspective There's something quietly radical happening in the hedgerows, meadows, and gardens of Cornwall. Among the wildflowers and wind-stirred sea thrift, a palette is blooming not just of colour, but of possibility. Natural dyeing, once a practical art passed through generations, is returning to consciousness as both a creative By Ellory Moss • 2 min read
Seasonal Late Summer in a Cornish Garden Late summer in Cornwall brings a vibrant mix of harvest, planting, and wildlife. From sowing hardy greens to watching ivy bees at work, this is a season of abundance, preparation, and nature’s quiet shift toward autumn — a perfect time to tend, gather, and enjoy. By Ellory Moss • 2 min read
Native Plant Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum) A plant of ancient use and folklore, bracken symbolises resilience and magic in Cornish tradition. In coastal gardens, it thrives in moist, well-drained soils with light shade, but its vigorous spread requires careful containment and regular management. By Ellory Moss • 2 min read
Plant Profiles Holly (Ilex aquifolium) Holly stands at the heart of Cornish folklore—symbolising protection, hope, and tradition. In coastal gardens, it flourishes in acidic, well-drained soil with shelter from salt winds, offering evergreen beauty, wildlife value, and a living link to ancient customs. By Ellory Moss • 2 min read
Native Plant Primrose (Primula vulgaris) Primroses symbolise spring, hope, and folklore in Cornwall—linked to fairies, luck, and local traditions. In coastal gardens, they thrive in moist, sheltered spots, rewarding with soft blooms, pollinator value, and a living connection to Cornish heritage. By Ellory Moss • 2 min read
Native Plant Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) Foxglove, steeped in Cornish folklore, symbolises fairies, protection, and healing. Thriving in moist, semi-shaded coastal gardens, it brings bold blooms and a touch of myth—echoing ancient beliefs in both its beauty and deadly power. By Ellory Moss • 2 min read
Plant Profiles Broom (Cytisus scoparius) Broom is a symbol of protection, resilience, and Cornish folklore. Thriving in sunny, poor coastal soils, it brings golden blooms, wildlife shelter, and echoes of ancient rituals and rural life — a living link to Cornwall’s natural and cultural heritage. By Ellory Moss • 2 min read
Native Plant Gorse (Ulex europaeus) Gorse is a powerful symbol of Cornish protection, luck, and enduring love. Thriving in sunny, poor coastal soils, it brings vibrant blooms, wildlife shelter, and a living link to folklore, May Day customs, and Cornwall’s rugged spirit. By Ellory Moss • 2 min read
