Climate Change The Changing Face of Cornwall’s Coastal Margins: Estuaries, Rainforests, and the Climate Frontier Cornwall’s coastal margins — where ancient Atlantic rainforest valleys meet tidal estuaries — are living frontiers. As climate change reshapes them, their shared resilience could be our best defence, if we protect the room they need to adapt. By Editorial Team • 3 min read
Soil Secrets Microbial Marvels: What Land and Sea Bacteria Can Do for Plants and Soil Health From Cornish fields to maerl beds beneath the Fal, land and sea bacteria quietly boost plant growth, enrich soils, and build climate resilience — a hidden partnership shaping the future of sustainable farming. By Editorial Team • 4 min read
Soil Secrets Marine Microbes: Lessons from the Sea for Land Crops From Cornwall’s kelp forests to its coastal farms, marine microbes are emerging as natural allies for healthier soils, resilient crops, and a new wave of sustainable agriculture By Editorial Team • 4 min read
Climate Change Exploring Land-to-Sea Nutrient Pathways in Cornwall From beech leaf to barnacle, Cornwall’s nutrients move by rain, tide, wings, and fins. Managing these land–sea exchanges as one system could help protect both fisheries and forests in a changing climate. By Editorial Team • 4 min read
Soil Secrets Beneath the Hedgerow: How Traditional Boundaries Enrich Soils and Wildlife Cornwall’s ancient hedgebanks are more than boundaries. These living features enrich soils, protect wildlife, and tell stories of land use across centuries. Learn how they support regeneration, biodiversity, and resilient farming today. By Editorial Team • 3 min read
Soil Secrets Roots with a Mind of Their Own: How Next-Generation Plant Science Could Reinvent Farming in Cornwall New research from Nottingham reveals how root cells detect and adapt to real soil stress, unlocking future crop resilience. In Cornwall’s complex soils, this discovery could revolutionise farming—from compaction resistance to drought-smart plants that sense the land. By Editorial Team • 4 min read
Soil Secrets Soil, Water, and the Silent Revolution: How Living Microbial Scaffolds Could Transform Cornish Farming A new soil technology from York uses microbes to build water-holding scaffolds around roots—offering Cornwall’s farmers a way to boost resilience, reduce fertiliser, and restore tired soils. Full-scale trial data, due soon, could change the future from the ground up. By Editorial Team • 5 min read
Soil Secrets Beneath the Surface: How Cornwall's Soil Holds the Key to Climate Resilience Cornwall's soils are a hidden climate asset. New research reveals both the risk of carbon loss and the region’s leading role in restoring soil health—offering practical, local solutions for farmers, gardeners, and policy makers alike. 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
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
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
