Released into the Wild! A book finds its readers.
2026 – Episode 4 Released into the Wild! A book finds its readers. Ellen Zachos talks candidly about how Mythic Plants is finding its audience. She comments about which plants the readers seem to respond to, and what advice she would give garden writers who have a book idea that’s close to their heart. C.L. ends by asking Ellen, ” If you could have a god or goddess tending your garden, which one would you welcome? Which god or goddess would be banned from your landscape?”
Episode 3: Sex & Drugs & Chlorophyll ~ a Conversation with Ellen Zachos
2026 – Ep 3 Ellen talks about why Greek myths are so “extra.” She gives some behind the scenes information about some of the plants in the book and the illustrations.
Research Among the Gods ~ Episode 2 of Sex & Drugs & Chlorophyll
2026 – Episode 2 Ellen Zachos talks about the process of getting Mythic Plants from her writing table to a publisher.
Books by Ellen and C.L.
The Wildcrafted Cocktail
by Ellen Zachos
The Cocktail Hour Garden
by C.L. Fornari
Backyard Foraging
by Ellen Zachos
Coffee for Roses
by C.L. Fornari







