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Hannah Maloney // Permaculture, Hedgerows, Rhubarb, Asparagus, Flower Power,

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Show Notes

We've had Hannah on our list for a looooong time, so it's a bloody thrill to have interviewed her. Hannah Maloney is the inspiring force behind Goodlife Permaculture, an organisation all about sharing concepts of education, community and design to help people create good lives and landscapes. Hannah is a host on Gardening Australia on ABC, a best-selling author with two books in the bag and another on the way, and by all accounts, an infectious ball of energy and good vibes. Hannah lives, works and gardens in Nipaluna/Hobart with her partner Anton, her daughter Frida and a menagerie of animals including chickens, goats and ducks. In this episode we're cracking a pistachio Cicchio Spritz by the legends at Zonzo Estate, We're recommending Nettles and Petals, we're talking fertilizer, asparagus, cows, rhubarb.

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