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market garden

American

noun

Chiefly British. truck farm.
Military. Market Garden, the Allied code name for the unsuccessful invasion of Holland by British and American airborne and infantry forces on September 17, 1944.

market garden British

noun

an establishment where fruit and vegetables are grown for sale

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Origin of market garden

First recorded in 1805–15

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At the same time, the exploitation of the market garden areas of Niayes and Gandiol contributed to meeting the population's need for vegetables.

From Salon • Jan. 25, 2023

The microgreen business is the fulfillment of a desire to start a market garden he’s had since living in France.

From Washington Times • Jun. 6, 2019

Last year, a market garden scheme was launched to allow women to grow food to sell.

From The Guardian • May 29, 2017

They built a castle, designed by Quinlan Terry and planted vineyards, an olive grove and an organic market garden.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2015

It was very soon afterwards made busy enough with the cotton factory of James Monteith, but at this time Tames Monteith's father was using the spot as a market garden.

From Life of Adam Smith by Rae, John

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