Courgette ‘One Ball’ Growing from Seed Growing Courgette ‘One Ball’ in a Cornish Garden A compact, golden courgette perfect for containers and small plots. ‘One Ball’ F1 offers prolific harvests of tender, round fruits all summer long — ideal for stuffing, roasting, or enjoying fresh from the garden. By Ellory Moss • 4 min read
Growing from Seed Italian Courgettes: A Summer of Plenty in the Cornish Garden Italian courgettes offer beauty, flavour, and abundance in the summer Cornish garden. Discover how to grow them from seed — with tips on soil prep, watering, harvesting, and the joy of edible flowers. By Ellory Moss • 4 min read
Growing from Seed Tomato ‘Gardener’s Delight’: A Summer Classic for the Cornish Plot A beloved heirloom cherry tomato, ‘Gardener’s Delight’ thrives with just the right balance of care and Cornish sunshine. Learn how to grow this sweet, generous crop from seed to harvest — and weave its story into your summer garden. By Ellory Moss • 4 min read
Growing from Seed Black Opal: A Garden Treasure in Deep Plum Grown with care, Black Opal tomatoes offer deep red-black fruits bursting with sweet, tangy flavour. In gardens large or small, this heirloom-style variety climbs skyward, rewarding warmth, structure, and steady tending with a harvest of garden jewels. By Ellory Moss • 3 min read
Growing from Seed Growing Golden Light: A Tomato for Slow Summer Days Start early, sow gently, and nurture with warmth—Tomato ‘Golden Sunrise’ brings sweet, golden fruit to Cornish gardens. Perfect for pots or glasshouses, this radiant variety thrives with rich soil, regular care, and a generous dose of sun. By Ellory Moss • 4 min read
Edibles Cucumber ‘Carmen’ F1: A Glasshouse Treasure for the Cornish Summer Grown under glass or in warm Cornish soil, Cucumber ‘Carmen’ F1 yields tender, bitter-free fruit all summer long. With careful sowing, rich soil, and regular pruning, this greenhouse favourite offers a crisp, abundant harvest with Mediterranean charm. By Ellory Moss • 3 min read
Growing from Seed A Sweet Slice of Summer: Growing Beauty Bell F1 Peppers in a Cornish Garden Thick-walled, sweet, and brilliant red when ripe, Beauty Bell F1 is a reliable hybrid pepper perfect for Cornish greenhouses and sunny patios. Easy to grow and full of flavour, it’s a vibrant summer staple from seed to harvest. By Ellory Moss • 3 min read
Growing from Seed The Hungarian Black: A Chilli for Beauty, Heat, and Heritage A striking heirloom chilli with glossy black fruits and purple-veined foliage, the Hungarian Black brings both flavour and flair to sheltered Cornish gardens. Mildly hot, beautifully ornamental, and surprisingly productive all season long. By Ellory Moss • 3 min read
Growing from Seed Lemon Light: Growing the Hot Lemon Drop Chilli in a Cornish Garden Bright, citrusy, and full of fire, the Hot Lemon Drop chilli brings late-summer brilliance to Cornish gardens. Start early, shelter well, and enjoy bold yellow pods bursting with flavour — a taste of the tropics grown right at home. By Ellory Moss • 4 min read
Growing from Seed A Taste of the Sun: Growing Padron Peppers in a Cornish Garden Grow a taste of Spain in your Cornish garden. Padron peppers thrive in warm, sunny spots—perfect for pots or polytunnels. Pick young, sizzle in olive oil, and enjoy their classic tapas flavour all summer long. By Ellory Moss • 3 min read
Growing from Seed Nasturtium ‘Empress of India’ Velvety crimson blooms and edible leaves make Nasturtium ‘Empress of India’ a summer favourite. Easy to grow, unfussy about soil, and loved by pollinators, she brings both charm and flavour to borders, pots, and wild cottage gardens alike. By Ellory Moss • 3 min read
Seasonal Cornwall’s Living Almanac: Reading the Landscape in a Changing Climate Cornwall’s living almanac unfolds in the bloom of hawthorn, the shimmer of frogspawn, the arrival of swallows — signs of shifting seasons in a changing climate. By observing these rhythms, we connect with nature and help shape a more resilient future for our landscapes. By Ellory Moss • 3 min read
