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Why We Garden - On the joy and wonder of growing things

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This was the question that fascinated Hannah Moloney. So she went out and asked. She spoke to politicians, artists, community leaders, activists and thousands of ordinary gardeners. This book explores their answers – sometimes surprising, often philosophical, always insightful.

Much more than a gardening book, Why We Garden is a joyful, life-affirming exploration of nature, humanity and community. Featuring interviews with Tim Winton, Bruce Pascoe, Laura Tingle, Clare Bowditch, Bob Brown, Costa Georgiadis and many more.

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Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Victoria W. ★★★★★

The variety of voices she captured—from politicians to community leaders—makes this so much more than a typical gardening book. I've already dog-eared several pages where an ordinary gardener's story stopped me cold.

Isabella N. ★★★★★

The range of voices Moloney captured—from politicians to community leaders—makes each chapter feel like a fresh conversation. I found myself stopping to read passages aloud to my partner almost every night.

Sophia J. ★★★★★

I’ve had this book on my coffee table for a week and keep dipping into it—the short, insightful interviews with everyone from politicians to community gardeners make it hard to put down. The way it explores the simple joy of growing things feels genuine and refreshingly free of preachy gardening adv