noun
Etymology
Origin of gardening
Example Sentences
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"I said, 'no, I got documents to be here in South Africa'. They didn't want to know," said Baloyi, who has been in the country for nearly 16 years working in construction and gardening.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Dame Mary described gardening as "all a learning curve" and said careful planning was key, although she acknowledged she has had a gardener helping one day a week for the past 32 years.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Corral, originally from the Bay Area, spends his free time baking, gardening and watching competitive reality TV.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
When Julian Togelius was 13, he used the proceeds from his gardening job to buy a used computer.
From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026
Fin was seated on a stool at her workbench, mending a gardening tool.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
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