SONYA PATEL ELLIS

WRITER . EDITOR . ARTIST . GARDENER . EDUCATOR

Drawing connections between plants, people, words, and wellbeing through nature-forward books, articles, gardening, and art

• • Author of Collins Botanical Bible, The Heritage Herbal, Collins Backyard Birdwatcher’s Bible, The Modern Gardener, Collins Chickenkeeper’s Bible, The Herb Book, Nature Tales
  • Nature and gardens writer including Gardens Illustrated and Countryfile
  • Editor of books for publishers including Harper Collins, William Collins, DK Gardens, DK Living, Quarto Books
  • RHS Level 2 qualified planting consultant and cultural gardener
  • Dedicated school gardening teacher inspiring our children to help the flowers grow
  • Nature-inspired artist and educator
  • Member of the Garden Media Guild & Society of Authors