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  • present participle of garden.
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gardening

American  
[gahrd-ning] / ˈgɑrd nɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act of cultivating or tending a garden.

  2. the work or art of a gardener.


gardening British  
/ ˈɡɑːdənɪŋ /

noun

    1. the planning and cultivation of a garden

    2. ( as modifier )

      gardening gloves

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of gardening

First recorded in 1570–80; garden + -ing 1


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“The community aspect of the program is as important as the gardening itself.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026

The BBC said at the time that Don had "inspired and guided millions of viewers with his warmth, wisdom and passion for gardening" since joining the programme in 2003.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

"It's a bit odd they were here in the middle of the night," one local told AFP as she did some gardening in the nearby village of Kempsford.

From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026

An outdoor memorial plaque or marker can be a source of solace, especially if your pet loved romping in the yard, basking in the sun or accompanying you while gardening.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026

Jack made his way over to her, dodging random gardening equipment she threw out of the closet.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

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