gardener

noun

gar·​den·​er ˈgär-də-nər  ˈgärd-nər 

plural gardeners

: a person who gardens:

a

: one employed to care for the gardens or grounds of a home, business concern, or other property

a professional gardener

… he wants to stay on the island and become a nursery gardener, like his grandfather …

—Edith Oliver

b

: one who spends time cultivating plants and tending a garden for pleasure or recreation

Both she and her husband are avid gardeners.

The natural reaction of an average gardener to most insect and weed problems is to reach for the toxic stuff.

—Amy Stewart

Examples of gardener in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For more tips on timing, protecting plants, and extending your harvest into the colder months, check out the Kansas Garden Guide — a free, comprehensive resource from K-State Research and Extension to help gardeners thrive in every Kansas season. —Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2025

Professional gardeners and amateur home gardeners alike use this method when choosing plants and flowers for seasonal containers. —Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025

Passionate about sharing her love of roses, Van Boxtel teaches and inspires home gardeners to cultivate thriving, beautiful rose gardens. —News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025

Now farmers and gardeners can purchase the compost in good faith. —Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing gardener

• landscape gardener

Rhymes for gardener

• hardener
• pardoner

Kids Definition

gardener

noun

gar·​den·​er

ˈgärd-nər,

-ᵊn-ər

: a person who gardens especially for pay