gardening

[gahrd-ning]

noun

1. the act of cultivating or tending a garden.

2. the work or art of a gardener.

ˈgardening

/ ˈɡɑːdənɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. the planning and cultivation of a garden

   2. ( as modifier )

      gardening gloves

Word History and Origins

Origin of gardening¹

First recorded in 1570–80; garden + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

“It seems to me that gardening is fundamentally in opposition to death,” writes the author.

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But I did wonder: Could a leaf-blower convert still honor her commitment to sustainable gardening?

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His mother-in-law, whose Altadena home survived the fire, wears a mask when gardening in the backyard.

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The cabin will serve as a base for the Friends of Feltham Green, while also hosting activities ranging from gardening workshops to after-school clubs, exhibitions and community events.

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As fans of the parody British rock band will know, their original sticksman, John "Stumpy" Pepys, died in what was described in the original 1984 mockumentary as "a bizarre gardening accident".

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