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 Editorial Team • 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 Editorial Team • 5 min read
Seasonal Gardening by the Blue Moon, Supermoon, and Eclipses: Rare Moons, Rituals, and the Cornish Garden Rare moons cast Cornwall’s gardens in silver light and shadow, inspiring sowings, rituals, and moments of pause. From blue moon seed swaps to supermoon plantings and eclipse clearings, these nights connect gardeners to the land, the sky, and each other in timeless ways. By Editorial Team • 3 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 Editorial Team • 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 Editorial Team • 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 Editorial Team • 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 Editorial Team • 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 Editorial Team • 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 Editorial Team • 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 Editorial Team • 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 Editorial Team • 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 Editorial Team • 4 min read
