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
Climate Change Genetic Diversity, Conservation, and Restoration: Safeguarding Cornwall’s Botanical Legacy Cornwall’s unique plants carry genetic legacies shaped by sea, soil, and centuries. As restoration efforts grow, science and tradition unite to protect the rare traits and local ecotypes that make the Cornish landscape both beautiful and resilient. By Ellory Moss • 4 min read
Climate Change Rooted in Change — Climate Resilience and Shifting Plant Life in Cornwall’s Gardens As Cornwall’s climate warms and seasons shift, native and heritage plants are on the move. Discover how gardeners, scientists, and conservationists are tracking change, preserving microclimates, and reimagining gardens as sanctuaries for resilience and memory. By Ellory Moss • 4 min read
Plant Profiles Guardians of the Orchard: Cornwall’s Living Apple Heritage Cornwall’s heritage orchards are living museums of biodiversity, flavour, and memory. From the clove-scented Gilliflower to rare village apples, discover how these trees root tradition — and why they may be the future of resilient, community-based growing. By Ellory Moss • 4 min read
Plant Profiles The Cornish Gilliflower: Scented Heritage at the Edge of the Orchard World A richly scented, antioxidant-rich heritage apple, the Cornish Gilliflower is a rare Cornish gem — blending unique genetics, cultural history, and remarkable flavour. Discover why this clove-scented apple deserves a place in tomorrow’s orchards. By Ellory Moss • 4 min read
Soil Secrets Roots and Water: Designing Gardens for Drought- and Flood-Resilience Diverse root systems and rich organic matter are the secret to resilient gardens. In Cornwall’s shifting climate, smart planting and soil care can help your patch thrive through floods and droughts alike—starting from the roots up. By Ellory Moss • 4 min read
Soil Secrets Spiritual Soil: How Cornwallʼs Gardeners Find Meaning Beneath Their Feet Soil is more than dirt—it’s memory, spirit, and kin. In Cornwall and beyond, rituals, art, and ancestral traditions reveal soil as a sacred presence. Discover how gardeners find meaning beneath their feet in this story of reverence, rhythm, and rooted connection. By Ellory Moss • 3 min read
Soil Secrets Roots and Water: Designing Gardens for Drought- and Flood-Resilience Diverse root systems and rich organic matter are the secret to resilient gardens. In Cornwall’s shifting climate, smart planting and soil care can help your patch thrive through floods and droughts alike—starting from the roots up. By Ellory Moss • 4 min read
Soil Secrets Healing the Land: The Magic of Bioremediation in Cornish Gardens Cornwall’s soils carry a legacy of mining and farming—yet fungi, bacteria, and plants offer hope for healing. Discover how mycoremediation and microbial allies can detoxify and renew tired or polluted garden soils, right beneath our feet. By Ellory Moss • 3 min read
Soil Secrets How to Measure Soil Health at Home (and Why It Matters) Explore simple ways to test your garden soil at home and uncover the hidden life beneath your feet—with hands-on methods that reveal structure, microbes, and resilience. By Ellory Moss • 4 min read
Soil Secrets Cover Crops & Perennials: Building Resilient Soil for a Changing Climate Cover crops and perennials are powerful tools for building living, resilient soils. Learn how these root-based strategies can help Cornish gardens thrive through storms, droughts, and changing seasons—while restoring structure, fertility, and biodiversity. By Ellory Moss • 4 min read
Soil Secrets Meet the Microbes: The Unsung Heroes of Cornwall’s Garden Soils Soil bacteria and archaea are the unsung heroes beneath Cornwall’s gardens—fueling nutrient cycles, suppressing disease, and building resilience. Discover how to care for these hidden allies and unlock deeper soil health from the ground up. By Ellory Moss • 5 min read
