gardening

noun

gar·​den·​ing ˈgär-də-niŋ How to pronounce gardening (audio)
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
… 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
Halide 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 noun
gardening gloves
gardening tools

Examples of gardening in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Get free home gardening advice on the UCCE Master Gardeners of San Diego County Hotline, (858) 822-6910, or by email at help@mastergardenersd.org. Michael Harrelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2024 An affordable housing development in the Bronx, N.Y., The Via Verde, incorporates urban gardening and greenery on cascading rooftops. Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 3 June 2024 All of the organizations and volunteers involved in these plant swaps are dedicated to educating about native plants, promoting environmental stewardship for healthier ecosystems, and fostering sustainable gardening practices. Tamara Yakaboski, The Denver Post, 24 May 2024 Your questions and comments, of course, as well as gardening problems or gardening tips, are always welcome. Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 18 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for gardening 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gardening was in the 15th century

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“Gardening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gardening. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.

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