Dimensions
107 x 104 x 20mm
2 Cassettes read by John Doherty, Andrew Martin and Kate Roberts
In 'The Nature of Gardens' four Australian writers, Peter Timms, Carmel Bird, George Seddon and Margaret Scott, explore what gardens mean, why they are so important, and how, through gardening, we can come to a better understanding of our natural and urban environments. George Seddon explains why garden boundaries are vital to the survival of the environment, while Margaret Scott tells of an extraordinary woman who produced enough food for a whole community. Peter Timms argues for an end to nostalgia and for greater understanding of Australian realities, and Carmel Bird playfully outlines the idea of the garden as paradise.
Together they tell us much about our place in nature and in history, about changing perceptions of the landscape and the need for greater attention to it. Enlivened by personal reminiscence and passion for the subject, they explain why gardening is one of the most popular, yet one of the least understood, pastimes in Australia today.
