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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Emily Bult, a flower farmer and creator behind Green Eyed Lady Farm, shared a now-viral gardening hack that uses a pressure washer to speed up the process of planting peonies.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Even better, zucchinis, beans, and peas can all use the same trellising system, saving you time and gardening space.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
To add some movement to your day-to-day, consider walking, light stretching, or even active chores like gardening.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 14 May 2026
When space is at a premium on your balcony or decking, consider flexible, portable, and accessible container gardening.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Even better, zucchinis, beans, and peas can all use the same trellising system, saving you time and gardening space.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
To add some movement to your day-to-day, consider walking, light stretching, or even active chores like gardening.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 14 May 2026
When space is at a premium on your balcony or decking, consider flexible, portable, and accessible container gardening.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for gardening
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“Gardening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gardening. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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