Gardening

/ˈɡɑːrdənɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun
the practice of cultivating and growing plants, especially for food or enjoyment.
She spends her weekends gardening, tending to her vegetable patch.
the art or process of designing, creating, and maintaining gardens.
He took a course on gardening to learn how to landscape his yard.
the activity of growing flowers, vegetables, fruits, or plants.
Gardening can be a relaxing hobby that connects people to nature.
the cultivation of plants, flowers, and other forms of flora, particularly in outdoor settings.
Their gardening efforts resulted in a beautiful array of blooming flowers.

Etymology

From the word 'garden' + '-ing', implying the action of tending to a garden.

Common Phrases and Expressions

green thumb
A natural talent for growing plants.
bloom where you are planted
Make the best of your situation.
pruning the weeds
Removing unwanted elements from a situation.

Related Words

horticulture
The science of garden cultivation and management.
landscaping
The art of modifying and transforming land to improve its visual appearance.
cultivation
The act of preparing and using land for crops or gardening.

Slang Meanings

Digging in the dirt.
I'm just doing some digging in the dirt this weekend.
Playing in the mud.
Kids love playing in the mud while gardening.