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Recent Examples of gardening
Coffee grounds are rich in nitrogen, which promotes lush, green growth, says Lucie Bradley, a gardening and greenhouse expert.
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Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Martin is a painter who has put his art on hold to do gardening work for Laura’s rich friends.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
Jim Putnam is a plant expert for Southern Living® Plant Collection and host of HortTube, a YouTube gardening channel dedicated to demystifying gardening for the Do-It-Yourselfer.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
The subtropical feel allows for plenty of golf, walks on the beach, fishing, gardening, boating, and hiking, all of which are hobbies beloved by many retirees.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
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Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Martin is a painter who has put his art on hold to do gardening work for Laura’s rich friends.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
Jim Putnam is a plant expert for Southern Living® Plant Collection and host of HortTube, a YouTube gardening channel dedicated to demystifying gardening for the Do-It-Yourselfer.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
The subtropical feel allows for plenty of golf, walks on the beach, fishing, gardening, boating, and hiking, all of which are hobbies beloved by many retirees.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gardening
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These low-maintenance houseplants are very forgiving for beginners, says horticulture educator Robin Trott, who recommends the Rainbow, Wizard, and Black Dragon varieties.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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Members participate in workshops, garden visits, speaker programs, and social events, while supporting local horticulture, conservation, and charitable initiatives.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The Cannabis Control Commission voted Thursday to schedule a public hearing on a potential freeze of new cultivation licenses and a temporary moratorium on approving additional canopy capacity.—
State House News Service,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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These grants can cover cleanups and sustainable cultivation projects, or even related efforts such as fish conservation.—
Rachel Becker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Anthropologists and historians alike are also starting to reassess the causes and effects of the emergence of farming.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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Sixth-generation farmer Cannon Michael in California’s Central Valley discussed the complexity of farming, from fluctuating prices and pest pressures to the increasing impacts of climate change.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Feb. 2026
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Lula was accompanied by 11 ministers, including those of foreign affairs, finance, health and agriculture, as well as a large delegation of business leaders.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Campbell Vaughn is an agriculture and natural resources agent for the University of Georgia Extension Service in Augusta, Georgia.—
Campbell Vaughn,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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The most popular images depicting families are centered around nature and farmwork, leaving out indoor bonding activities like sharing meals, getting ready for work and school, playing games and shopping.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Cultural Revolution then saw universities closed or radically repurposed, graduate training halted, and many scientists exiled to the countryside for farmwork.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Fifty-seven percent of acres are under no-till or conservation tillage, reducing erosion and fuel use.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Dec. 2025
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The railway boom brought millions of acres of arable land under tillage.—
David McWilliams,
Fortune,
16 Nov. 2025
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“Gardening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gardening. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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