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gardening

American  
[gahrd-ning] / ˈgɑrd nɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act of cultivating or tending a garden.

  2. the work or art of a gardener.


gardening British  
/ ˈɡɑːdənɪŋ /

noun

    1. the planning and cultivation of a garden

    2. ( as modifier )

      gardening gloves

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of gardening

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

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That applies to everything from investing to gardening.

From MarketWatch Jul. 25, 2026

Call it nonna-stalgia—a culinary offshoot of the “grandmacore” aesthetic that has Gen Z picking up knitting needles, gardening gloves and sourdough starter.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

Researchers, gardening experts and horticulturists offered some guidance on the handling, recultivation and cleanup that can keep you and your garden in good health.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

In 2020 the couple started their own Welsh tropical gardening group, where people would share tips and tricks for growing.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

I opened the drawer labeled gardening: misc. and rummaged until I found a translucent blue ziplock bag like the one she’d pulled the seed from.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller

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