{"product_id":"why-we-garden-on-the-joy-and-wonder-of-growing-things-even-when-we-dont-have-to-9781923135345","title":"Why We Garden: On the joy and wonder of growing things, even when we don't have to","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn a world of well-stocked supermarkets and florists, why do we garden, even though we don’t have to?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn a world of well-stocked supermarkets and florists, why do we garden, even though we don’t have to?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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, \u003ci\u003eWhy We Garden \u003c\/i\u003eis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9781923135345\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: 14 Apr 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Affirm Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: Mulgrave, Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 21(H)x15.3(L)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003eHannah Moloney is a TV presenter on ABC’s Gardening Australia, permaculture practitioner, bestselling author and climate activist. When she has a quiet moment, you’ll find her in Nipaluna\/Hobart gardening, playing the ukulele (badly but happily), trail running (badly but happily), painting birds and hanging with her delightful family.\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\"a playful, thoughtful reflection on the ancient activity of reconnecting with the earth.\" -- Fiona Capp * Sydney Morning Herald *","brand":"Hannah Moloney","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48544246628569,"sku":"9781923135345","price":34.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/9781923135345.jpg?v=1776452020","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/why-we-garden-on-the-joy-and-wonder-of-growing-things-even-when-we-dont-have-to-9781923135345","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}