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 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
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 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 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 The Hidden Threads Beneath Us: How Mycelium Networks Sustain Our Gardens, Our Landscapes—and Perhaps Our Future Beneath every Cornish garden lies a living network of fungi—mycelium—that shares nutrients, supports soil, and may even "think." Discover how these hidden threads shape resilience, communication, and a sustainable future rooted in the soil. By Ellory Moss • 5 min read
Soil Secrets Carbon Beneath Our Feet: How Cornwall’s Soils Hold the Key to Climate and Garden Futures Cornwall’s soils are silent climate allies, storing vast carbon through roots, microbes, and time. But warming and land use threaten this balance. Discover how gardeners and land stewards can protect and restore carbon beneath our feet—starting at home. By Ellory Moss • 6 min read
Soil Secrets The Quiet Revolution Beneath Our Feet: No-Dig Gardening in Cornwall No-dig gardening is a gentle, soil-first method that mirrors nature—layering compost instead of digging. It builds fertility, reduces weeds, and supports thriving plants with less effort. A perfect fit for Cornwall’s rhythms and resilient coastal soils. By Ellory Moss • 4 min read
Soil Secrets Soil 101: The Basics Every Gardener Should Know Soil is the living foundation of every garden. Learn how to understand, test, and care for your soil so it thrives—whatever you're growing. From pH to drainage, this guide will help you build fertility from the ground up. By Ellory Moss • 3 min read
Soil Secrets Future Soil: Biochar, Bokashi & the Experimental Garden in Cornwall Cornish gardeners are turning to bold, regenerative soil techniques—biochar, bokashi, and wild ferments—to enrich the earth and face a changing climate. From seaside allotments to forest-edged beds, a living soil revolution is quietly taking root. By Ellory Moss • 2 min read
Soil Secrets From Shoreline to Soil: The Ancient Art and Future Promise of Seaweed Fertiliser in Cornish Gardens From ancient lazy beds to regenerative no-dig plots, seaweed has long nourished Cornwall’s gardens. This article explores its history, benefits, and careful use — revealing how this ocean gift helps build soil health, biodiversity, and resilience from shore to seedbed. By Ellory Moss • 4 min read
