GardenComm Hall of Fame Honorees

Ellen Zachos is a Harvard graduate and the author of eleven books including Mythic Plants: Potions and Poisons from the Gardens of the Gods, The Wildcrafted Cocktail, and How to Forage for Wild Edible Plants Without Dying. Ellen’s first career was on Broadway (cast of Les Miz), but the gift of a peace lily on opening night changed everything when it opened her eyes to the wonderful world of horticulture. Ellen earned several certificates at the New York Botanic Garden, then taught there for many years, also serving as Coordinator of the Gardening Department in Continuing Ed. She also designed, installed, and maintained rooftop gardens in NYC, before moving to Santa Fe, NM. Ellen was named a Great American Gardener by the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival, and for six years, she was the co-host of the award-winning Plantrama podcast with C.L. Fornari.