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In a world of well-stocked supermarkets and florists, why do we garden, even when we don’t have to? This was the question that fascinated Hannah Moloney, a familiar face from the ABC’s much-loved Gardening Australia. So she went out and asked. She spoke to politicians, artists, community leaders, activists and thousands of ordinary gardeners. Join Hannah in conversation with avid gardener Amy Sambrooke, to discuss the book that explores the surprising, insightful and often philosophical answers Hannah received. 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.
KEY INFO
Date: Sunday, 1 November 2026
Time: 3:30-4:30pm
Venue: Tibbi Whalan Hall
Tickets & More Info: https://www.bluemountainswritersfestival.com.au/events/why-we-garden
Hannah Moloney is based in Nipaluna/Hobart, and is a host on ABC TV's Gardening Australia and best-selling author. Her latest books are The Good Life and Why We Garden.
Amy Sambrooke is the Learning and Development Manager at Varuna. Formerly the Creative Director of Varuna and the Blue Mountains Writers' Festival, Amy has held senior roles in program leadership, education and communications in the arts and in public policy.
This event is part of the 2026 Blue Mountains Writers Festival, head to bluemountainswritersfestival.com.au for more information.
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