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Sonya Patel Ellis
Sonya Patel Ellis

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
Advent calendar: how to make your own

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.Show more
Festive wreath hoop

Learn how to make a beautiful dried flower Christmas wreath hoop that will last

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 MontgomeryShow more
Make botanical patterns on eggs for Easter

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 springShow more
Kissing ball: a Victorian Christmas kissing ball

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 WebbShow more
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