: an area where plants are grown for commercial or decorative purposes
also
: the plants grown in such an area
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For 54 years, it has been officially commemorated on the last Monday in May with ceremonies, parades and flag plantings in cemeteries.
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Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2025
They can be used to manage erosion on slopes or simply beautiful foundations and border plantings.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 May 2025
In many ancient cultures, the first sighting of Spica in Virgo was a cue to start their spring planting.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 18 May 2025
Its aim is to create a healthy food system that regenerates soil health and the whole farm ecosystem with practices like cover cropping, crop rotation, low- to no-till, compost, agroforestry, companion planting and more, as is appropriate for each unique farm.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2025
They can be used to manage erosion on slopes or simply beautiful foundations and border plantings.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 May 2025
In many ancient cultures, the first sighting of Spica in Virgo was a cue to start their spring planting.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 18 May 2025
Its aim is to create a healthy food system that regenerates soil health and the whole farm ecosystem with practices like cover cropping, crop rotation, low- to no-till, compost, agroforestry, companion planting and more, as is appropriate for each unique farm.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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“Planting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planting. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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