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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The National Wildlife Federation notes that gardening activities help children develop environmental empathy, patience, and overall happiness.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Lee is an earthy bohemian goddess who spends much of her screen time gardening.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Check out more romper jumpsuits that are perfect for summer gardening below.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025
To attend a gardening workshop or subscribe to Leaflet, a free quarterly e-newsletter, go to marinmg.ucanr.edu.
—Pamela Noensie, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2025
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Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Lee is an earthy bohemian goddess who spends much of her screen time gardening.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Check out more romper jumpsuits that are perfect for summer gardening below.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025
To attend a gardening workshop or subscribe to Leaflet, a free quarterly e-newsletter, go to marinmg.ucanr.edu.
—Pamela Noensie, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Gardening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gardening. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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