gardening

gar-den-ing · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The activity or hobby of tending and cultivating a garden.

  2. 2.

    The practice or art of growing plants.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    gardening leave — paid leave during a notice period when an employee is not required to work
  • •
    container gardening — growing plants in containers rather than in the ground

Related words

See also: garden, gardener, gardens, horticulture
Synonyms: cultivation, horticulture

Etymology

From garden + -ing. Garden from Old French jardin, ultimately from Frankish gardo (enclosure).