garden
noun
a plot of ground, usually near a house, where flowers, shrubs, vegetables, fruits, or herbs are cultivated.
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
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I have gardened for decades, beginning as a child learning from my father.
From New York Times ● Sep. 8, 2016