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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In her later years, Alice discovered the craft of gardening and computers.
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The 10-year-old Carnoustie and Monifieth Men’s Shed is run by local volunteers who meet weekly to lead activities like woodwork, crafting and gardening.
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Max, who watched gardening videos with his dad on YouTube, had a garden in front of their house.
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Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The 10-year-old Carnoustie and Monifieth Men’s Shed is run by local volunteers who meet weekly to lead activities like woodwork, crafting and gardening.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
The Floor Season 3 premiere The trivia show returns as Rob Lowe quizzes contestants on their knowledge of pets, gardening, ice cream flavors, ancient history and more.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 5 Feb. 2025
Max, who watched gardening videos with his dad on YouTube, had a garden in front of their house.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Gardening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gardening. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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