gardening
noun
gar·den·ing
ˈgär-də-niŋ 
ˈgärd-niŋ
: the act, activity, or pastime of planning and cultivating gardens
… America's number-one leisure pursuit remains the gentle, slow-going, idyllic activity of gardening.—
Margaret Langstaff
Margaret Langstaff… there is no shortage this spring of slick and glossy books on gardening that are long on toothsome photography and short of thoughtful text …—Allen Lacy
Allen LacyHalide lamps are the most popular source of white light available for indoor gardening, providing the best light spectrum for all stages of plant growth.—Laura L. Kramer
—often used before another nounLaura L. Kramergardening gloves
gardening tools
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Amid this emotional void, Stewart found solace in gardening—a passion that grew partly from necessity, as her family often struggled to put food on the table due to her father’s alcoholism.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Nov. 2024
With a namesake label of her own that offers fashion apparel, gardening tools, home decor and other products, the 83-year-old Stewart is a familiar face around QVC.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 28 Oct. 2024
To tackle the constant flow of falling leaves, score this adjustable rake, this collapsible gardening bag, and this handy electric leaf blower while prices start at just $23.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2024
These third-party brands have been instrumental in developing its beauty and personal care, pet, gardening, kitchen tools and baby offerings.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Nov. 2024
With a namesake label of her own that offers fashion apparel, gardening tools, home decor and other products, the 83-year-old Stewart is a familiar face around QVC.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 28 Oct. 2024
To tackle the constant flow of falling leaves, score this adjustable rake, this collapsible gardening bag, and this handy electric leaf blower while prices start at just $23.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2024
These third-party brands have been instrumental in developing its beauty and personal care, pet, gardening, kitchen tools and baby offerings.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Gardening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gardening. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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