Cornish Dahlias Dahlias The Dahlia’s Dark Side: Victorian Symbolism, Myths, and Forgotten Folklore Beyond its beauty, the dahlia hides a world of symbolism — from Aztec war myths to Victorian whispers of betrayal. A flower of duality, it speaks of strength, mystery, and the untold stories woven through its vivid blooms. By Editorial Team • 3 min read
Growing from Seed Growing Cosmos ‘Sensation’ (Cosmos bipinnatus) from Seed Cosmos ‘Sensation’ brings long-lasting colour to Cornish gardens when started indoors in spring. With early sowing, pinching out for bushy growth, and regular deadheading, these bright annuals thrive in sunlit borders, flowering freely into autumn with minimal fuss. By Editorial Team • 1 min read
Growing from Seed Growing and Caring for Cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) from Seed Bright, classic, and easy to grow — cornflowers thrive with a little early care. Start them right, protect young seedlings, and enjoy weeks of vibrant summer colour. A cottage garden staple that rewards attention with bold, effortless beauty. By Editorial Team • 2 min read
Growing from Seed Growing and Caring for Snapdragons (Antirrhinum majus) from Seed With their colourful spires and cottage garden charm, snapdragons are a joy to grow from seed. Start them early indoors, pinch for bushy growth, and keep deadheading for blooms that last into autumn. A classic border favourite with pollinator appeal. By Editorial Team • 3 min read
Growing from Seed The Joy of Scabious Double Mixed — Growing a Cottage Garden Classic from Seed A summer favourite in Cornish borders, Scabious Double dazzles with deep, ruffled blooms and draws in pollinators. Sow in spring, give it sun and space, and enjoy months of colour — perfect for wild-feel borders or relaxed cutting gardens. By Editorial Team • 2 min read
History & Folklore Bracken: Cornwall’s Magical Threshold Between Worlds Bracken stands as Cornwall’s guardian of thresholds — a symbol of protection, magic, and the unseen. Woven into folklore for its power to mark boundaries, grant invisibility, and ward off harm, it remains a living emblem of Cornwall’s wild spirit and ancient traditions. By Editorial Team • 2 min read
History & Folklore Blackthorn: The Hedge of Boundaries and Hidden Power in Cornish Folklore Blackthorn’s thorny hedges weave through Cornish folklore as guardians of boundaries, bearers of magic, and markers of the dark season. From witch’s staffs to sloe harvests, it stands as a symbol of protection, respect, and the unseen forces shaping the land. By Editorial Team • 2 min read
History & Folklore Ling Heather: The Protective Spirit of Cornwall’s Wild Landscapes Ling heather casts a quiet enchantment over Cornwall’s moors—woven into folklore as a guardian plant of luck, cleansing, and resilience. Its blooms protect homes, mark faerie-haunted landscapes, and echo the Cornish spirit of endurance and hope. By Editorial Team • 2 min read
History & Folklore Gorse: The Fiery Guardian of Cornwall’s Folklore and Rituals Golden gorse, with its sunlit bloom and fierce thorns, stands as Cornwall’s living emblem of protection, hope, and resilience—woven through ancient rituals, seasonal fires, and folklore, guarding both land and spirit across the centuries. By Editorial Team • 2 min read
History & Folklore The Elder: Cornwall’s Keeper of Thresholds and Traditions Rooted in folklore and rich with meaning, the elder tree has long guarded Cornwall’s thresholds — a keeper of spirits, protector of homes, and healer of both body and soul. Its legend lives on in stories, traditions, and the quiet respect of the land. By Editorial Team • 3 min read
History & Folklore The Rowan: Cornwall’s Guardian Tree of Folklore and Magic From faerie charms to protective amulets, the rowan tree stands at the heart of Cornwall’s folklore—a living guardian of thresholds, homes, and sacred places. Its legacy weaves nature, magic, and memory into the Cornish landscape. By Editorial Team • 2 min read
History & Folklore Hawthorn - The Faerie Tree of Cornwall: Protection, Magic, and Living Heritage Hawthorn, Cornwall’s faerie tree, stands at the heart of local folklore — a protector of boundaries, a symbol of spring’s renewal, and a living link to the unseen. Revered and never lightly touched, its branches still shelter ancient stories in every hedgerow. By Editorial Team • 2 min read
