Background
Frankel, Betty Sophia was born on March 26, 1923 in New York City. Daughter of Harry B. and Estelle Ruth (Weil) Schwartz.
Photographer writer landscape designer
Frankel, Betty Sophia was born on March 26, 1923 in New York City. Daughter of Harry B. and Estelle Ruth (Weil) Schwartz.
Bachelor of Science in Botany, University of Michigan, 1944; Master in Land Architecture, University of Michigan, 1973.
Teacher science and mathematics, Elmira (New York) Schools, 1945-1946; teacher English and art, Farmington (Michigan) Schools, 1962; assistant botanist, Cranbrook Institute of Science, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, 1964-1965; garden writer, Detroit Free Press, since 1969; freelance garden and landscape designer, Farmington, since 1973. Instructor gardening Schoolcraft Community College, Livonia, Michigan, since 1987.
Founding member Farmington Hills Beautification Commission, 1966-1970, 86—, Farmington Hills Park Commission, 1971-1980. Member Garden Writers Association of America, Federated Garden Clubs of Michigan, Landscape Critics Council, American Association of University Women, Michigan Botanical Club, Michigan Nature Association, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Sigma (medal).
Married Richard William Frankel, February 7, 1943. Children: Martha F., Barbara A., Edward H.