The Psychology of Gardening

Why do so many people love gardening? What does your garden say about you? What is guerrilla gardening?

The Psychology of Gardening delves into the huge benefits that gardening can have on our health and emotional well-being, and how this could impact on the entire public health of a country. It also explores what our gardens can tell us about our personalities, how we can link gardening to mindfulness and restoration, and what motivates someone to become a professional gardener.

With gardening being an ever popular past-time, The Psychology of Gardening provides a fascinating insight our relationships with our gardens.

　

Author: Harriet Gross
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 03/15/2018
Pages: 116
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.28d
ISBN: 9781138207882

About the Author

Harriet Gross is Professor of Psychology at the University of Lincoln. She researches the psychological significance of gardens and gardening, was involved in creating a Gold Medal-winning design at the Chelsea Flower Show, and has appeared on national TV.