Joanna Geyer-Kordesch & Donald Smith 
Why Gardens Matter 

So many gardening books tell you what to plant and where and when. But how often do they tell you to just sit and enjoy them? And when you do, you can find yourself thinking of things in a different way.With an exceptional academic career in natural history and medicine, writer Joanna Geyer-Kordesch found ‘reflection, consolation and healing’ in the soothing, healing powers of gardens after suffering from a major stroke. Sharing profound reflections on how gardening has helped her regenerate, Why Gardens Matter is as enlightening as it is inspirational. With contributions from Donald Smith, this is a powerful plea for us to reflect on our gardens and to acknowledge the life-affirming values of our green spaces.

Circa l’autore

Donald Smith is a storyteller, novelist, playwright and founding Director of the Scottish Storytelling Centre. Donald’s non-fiction books include Freedom and Faith on the Independence debate, Pilgrim Guide to Scotland which recovers the nation’s sacred geography and four books, co-authored with Stuart Mc Hardy, in the Luath Press Journeys and Evocations series. Donald has also written a series of historical novels, most recently Flora Mc Ivor. He is currently Director of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival.