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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Hang them outside to store gardening tools or fill them with faux flowers.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
Keep your gardening area tidy and free of debris when possible to avoid any stagnant water issues.
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The Spruce,
2 July 2026
Among DeJohn’s hobbies were flower arranging, collecting anything blue and white, gardening, and decorating.
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Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
He’s been farming and gardening since 2008 with different neighborhood associations and other places in the city.
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Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
Keep your gardening area tidy and free of debris when possible to avoid any stagnant water issues.
—
The Spruce,
2 July 2026
Among DeJohn’s hobbies were flower arranging, collecting anything blue and white, gardening, and decorating.
—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
He’s been farming and gardening since 2008 with different neighborhood associations and other places in the city.
—
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
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“Gardening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gardening. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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