gardening

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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

… 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

gardening

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present participle of garden entry 2

Examples of gardening in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Our programs cover topics including sustainability, gardening, urban agriculture, farm-to-table cooking, biodiversity and conservation, climate resilience, kelp forests, and more. — Los Angeles Public Library, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Owners Lauren Reynolds and Jessi Phillips aim to provide a unique shopping experience with expert advice on antiques and gardening. — Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Sep. 2026

However, gardening and landscape professionals assured us that brown boxwoods can be saved, as long as the plant itself is still alive. — The Spruce, 8 Sep. 2026

Grandmacore embraces nostalgic, hands-on hobbies like baking, gardening, and sewing, offering relaxation and comfort. — Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for gardening

• hardening
• pardoning