Gardener

/ˈɡɑːrdənər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who tends and cultivates a garden.

The gardener planted a variety of flowers in the backyard.

A person who is skilled in gardening or who practices gardening as a profession or hobby.

She has worked as a gardener for over ten years, specializing in organic gardening.

A person who maintains and cares for plants, whether in a private garden or a public space.

The city hired a new gardener to take care of the public park's landscaping.

From Middle English 'gardinere', from garden.

green thumb

Refers to a person's ability to grow plants successfully.

backyard gardener

A person who grows plants in their backyard.

community gardener

Someone who participates in a shared garden with a community.

horticulture

The science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, and plants.

botanist

A scientist who studies plants.

landscaper

A person who designs and arranges the features of gardens and landscapes.

Dirt whisperer

He’s got a knack for plants; he's a real dirt whisperer.

Plant dad

Ever since he got into plants, he calls himself the plant dad.