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 unscripted show sees Meghan invite various celebrity guests, such as Mindy Kaling, into her home to share her favorite cooking, gardening, crafting, and hosting tips.
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Her new Netflix series is… all about cooking, gardening and home decorating with a little celebrity stardust sprinkled on top when her famous neighbors drop it.
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Consider joining a local gardening group, as gardeners love to share seeds and pass along plants.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
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Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 4 Mar. 2025
The unscripted show sees Meghan invite various celebrity guests, such as Mindy Kaling, into her home to share her favorite cooking, gardening, crafting, and hosting tips.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 4 Mar. 2025
Her new Netflix series is… all about cooking, gardening and home decorating with a little celebrity stardust sprinkled on top when her famous neighbors drop it.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
Consider joining a local gardening group, as gardeners love to share seeds and pass along plants.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
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“Gardening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gardening. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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