Beyond Botanicals Marking the Seasons: When Cornwall’s Plants Signal a New Chapter From magnolias to Michaelmas daisies, Cornwall’s plants form a living calendar. This article explores how blooms, rituals, and ancient customs help communities mark the seasons—blending folklore, ecology, and beauty through every chapter of the year. By Editorial Team • 5 min read
Beyond Botanicals Reviving Pillas: The Forgotten Cornish Oat with Roots in Soil and Story Once thought lost, the Cornish naked oat known as pillas is being rediscovered. Its revival reveals a rich story of forgotten foods, resilient farming, and the deep cultural roots of Cornwall’s biodiversity. By Editorial Team • 4 min read
Beyond Botanicals Invisible Landscapes: Scent, Memory, and the Emotional Power of Cornish Botanicals Scent shapes how we remember, feel, and belong. In Cornwall, wild botanicals like gorse, camomile, and thrift create an invisible landscape—anchoring memory, soothing emotion, and carrying the essence of place in every breath. By Editorial Team • 4 min read
Cornish Terroir, Modern perfume Beyond Botanicals Fragrance Terroir: The Distinctive “Cornish Note” in Modern Perfume In Cornwall, scent is shaped by salt winds, granite soil, and wildflower heritage. This article explores the unique fragrance terroir of the region—where place, plant, and memory intertwine in perfumes that cannot be made anywhere else. By Editorial Team • 5 min read
Beyond Botanicals From Clifftop Wildflowers to Cutting-Edge Skincare: How Cornwall Is Shaping the Future of Beauty From Cornish cliffs to skincare jars, wildflowers are reshaping beauty and offering collagen-boosting, skin-soothing power rooted in tradition and tested by science. 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
