The Joy of Gardening
by Lynda Hallinan (Allen & Unwin, $45)
We might not know what the future holds, but sure as spring follows winter, in a garden we’ll always have something to look forward to, says Lynda Hallinan in her tribute to the therapeutic power of gardening. In her down-to-earth style she writes about how gardening makes life better on many levels, whether it’s the joy of discovering a new plant, a distraction from life’s disasters and stresses, or a way to connect with others. Nuggets of gardening wisdom are interspersed with on page 94. RB
