Sonya Patel Ellis is a London-based writer, editor and artist primarily exploring plants, gardens, art, design, sustainability and the interconnections within nature and the botanical world. Authored publications include Collins Botanical Bible (William Collins, 2018), The Heritage Herbal (British Library Publications, 2020), The Collin’s Garden Birdwatcher’s Bible (William Collins, 2020) and The Modern Gardener (HarperCollins, 2022). See www.abotanicalworld.com