Sonya Patel Ellis
Nature writer, editor and artist
Nature writer, editor and artist Sonya Patel Ellis is the author of The Heritage Herbal (British Library Publications, 2020), Collins Botanical Bible/The Botanical Bible (William Collins/Abrams 2018) and The Collins Garden Birdwatcher’s Bible/The Backyard Birdwatcher’s Bible (Harper Collins/Abrams 2020).
Recent articles by Sonya Patel Ellis
Make your own floral advent calendar
Gardens Illustrated has joined together with The Herbarium Project to show you how to make an Advent calendar for Christmas. Words Sonya Patel Ellis and photography Andrew Montgomery
How to make a dried flower Christmas wreath hoop
Weave some seasonal flora into your Christmas decor with this flowers-on-tulle wreath hoop by artist Olga Prinku. Words Sonya Patel Ellis Photos Andrew Montgomery
Decorate eggs for Easter with botanical flower prints and natural dye
Writer and artist Sonya Patel Ellis explains how to combine tiny pressed leaves or flowers with natural dyes to create the prettiest eggs to celebrate spring
Make a Victorian Kissing Ball decoration for Christmas
Originally created by the Victorians, kissing balls are a Christmas tradition. Discover how to make your own homemade decoration with plants. Photos and words Sonya Patel Ellis; floristry by Sonya Patel Ellis and Jess Webb