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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There’s nothing quite as rewarding in gardening as growing a plant from seed.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
The eight-episode show is full of useful tips and tricks for hosting, crafting, cooking, and gardening.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
On March 12, Stewart debuts her kitchen and gardening collections.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Schmidt is a Poway resident with over 40 years of gardening experience.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
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Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
The eight-episode show is full of useful tips and tricks for hosting, crafting, cooking, and gardening.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
On March 12, Stewart debuts her kitchen and gardening collections.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Schmidt is a Poway resident with over 40 years of gardening experience.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Gardening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gardening. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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