ELLIS, Barbara W.

ELLIS, Barbara W. American, b. 1953. Genres: Adult non-fiction, Environmental sciences/Ecology, Homes/Gardens. Career: Fred C. Gloeckner Co., NYC, executive assistant and producer and editor of horticultural supply catalogs, 1978-79; American Horticultural Society, Mount Vernon, VA, associate editor, 1980-83, publications director and editor, 1983-87; freelance writer and editor in Alexandria, VA, 1987-88; Rodale Press, Emmaus, PA, editor of garden books, 1988-89, senior editor, 1989-93, managing editor, 1993-94; freelance writer, 1994-. Publications: (with S.R. Frey) Outdoor Living Spaces, 1992; (with J. Benjamin and D.L. Martin) Rodale's Low-Maintenance Gardening Techniques, 1995; Attracting Birds & Butterflies, 1997; Easy Practical Pruning, 1997; Taylor's Guide to Growing North America's Favorite Plants, 1998; (with J. Benjamin and D.L. Martin) Rodale's Low-Maintenance Landscaping Techniques, 1999; Taylor's Guide to Annuals, 1999; Taylor's Guide to Perennials, 2000; Complete Gardener's Dictionary, 2000; Taylor's Guide to Bulbs, 2001; Deckscaping, 2002; 20 Plans for Colorful Shady Retreats, 2003. EDITOR: Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Gardening and Landscaping Techniques, 1990; (with F.M. Bradley) Rodale's All-New Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening, 1992; (with F.M. Bradley) Organic Gardener's Handbook of Natural Insect and Disease Control, 1992; Safe & Easy Lawn Care, 1997; (with J. Benjamin) Rodale's No-Fail Flower Garden, 1994; Organic Pest & Disease Control, 1997. Contributor to garden magazines. Address: Walnut Hill Farm, 25 E Adams Ln, Alburtis, PA 18011-2622, U.S.A. Online address: [email protected]