gardening
noun
gar·den·ing
ˈgär-də-niŋ 
ˈgärd-niŋ
: the act, activity, or pastime of planning and cultivating gardens
… America's number-one leisure pursuit remains the gentle, slow-going, idyllic activity of gardening.—
Margaret Langstaff
Margaret Langstaff… there is no shortage this spring of slick and glossy books on gardening that are long on toothsome photography and short of thoughtful text …—Allen Lacy
Allen LacyHalide lamps are the most popular source of white light available for indoor gardening, providing the best light spectrum for all stages of plant growth.—Laura L. Kramer
—often used before another nounLaura L. Kramergardening gloves
gardening tools
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Use milk sprays with gardening practices such as tool sanitation and avoiding overhead watering to prevent mildew.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025
Kelly Clarkson Home Kendra Steel Obelisk Gardening Trellis Add a touch of greenery to porches with this gardening trellis that’s suitable for vines and climbing plants like tomatoes and wisteria.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 25 July 2025
So far in 2025, the IHS has facilitated the adoption of 119 rabbits and transferred 87 to the local gardening store Zamzows, which offers rabbits for adoption through a partnership with IHS.
—Alex Music
july 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2025
After all, every single one of Spinal Tap's drummers has died in a series of increasingly absurd ways that range from bizarre gardening accidents to choking on someone else's vomit to exploding while onstage.
—Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 24 July 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025
Kelly Clarkson Home Kendra Steel Obelisk Gardening Trellis Add a touch of greenery to porches with this gardening trellis that’s suitable for vines and climbing plants like tomatoes and wisteria.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 25 July 2025
So far in 2025, the IHS has facilitated the adoption of 119 rabbits and transferred 87 to the local gardening store Zamzows, which offers rabbits for adoption through a partnership with IHS.
—Alex Music
july 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2025
After all, every single one of Spinal Tap's drummers has died in a series of increasingly absurd ways that range from bizarre gardening accidents to choking on someone else's vomit to exploding while onstage.
—Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 24 July 2025
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“Gardening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gardening. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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