Definition

Relating to the activities or items associated with growing plants and maintaining a garden.

Example

She bought some gardening tools to help her with her new flower bed.

Conversation

I just bought some new gardening tools for the backyard.

That's awesome! What did you get?

I got a trowel and some gloves for my gardening projects.

Nice! I can't wait to see what you grow this season.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

The activity of growing and taking care of plants in a garden.

Example

She spends her weekends gardening and enjoying the fresh air.

Conversation

I've recently started getting into gardening and it's so relaxing.

That sounds amazing! I love being outside in my garden.

What do you like to grow in your gardening projects?

Definition

To cultivate and care for plants, flowers, and vegetables in a garden.

Example

She enjoys gardening on weekends, planting new flowers and vegetables.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I spent my weekend gardening in the backyard.

That sounds relaxing! What did you plant?

I planted some tomatoes and herbs, hoping for a good harvest.

Root Explanation

Gardening is formed from "garden" (from Old French *garden*, meaning an enclosed area for growing plants) and "-ing" (a suffix used to indicate the action or process of). The word "gardening" refers to the action or process of cultivating and tending to a garden.

Memory Tip

Think of an 'enclosed area for growing plants' ('garden') and the action of doing something ('-ing') — that's how gardening means the process of taking care of a garden.

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