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Meaning of gardening
The activity of cultivating and maintaining a garden, including the planting, nurturing, and harvesting of plants.
Etymology of gardening
The word "gardening" comes from the Old English words "geard" meaning "yard" or "enclosure" and the suffix "-ing" which forms a present participle or gerund, indicating an action or activity.
The term has been used since the 15th century to describe the activity of cultivating and maintaining a garden.
Synonyms
horticulture
landscaping
cultivation
agriculture
farming
husbandry
floriculture
arboriculture
viticulture
silviculture
nursery
orchard
vineyard
garden
greenhouse
farming
planting
sowing
reaping
harvesting
pruning
weeding
watering
fertilizing
mulching
composting
landscaping
groundskeeping
yardwork
cultivation
tending
nurturing
growing
raising
breeding
cropping
plowing
sowing
reaping
Definitions
- The activity of cultivating and maintaining a plot of land for growing plants, especially for food or ornamental purposes.
- * The art or practice of cultivating and managing gardens, including the selection, planting, and care of plants, as well as the design and maintenance of garden features.
Usage Examples
- She spends most of her free time gardening and tending to her roses.
- * The gardening club meets monthly to share tips and advice on gardening techniques.
- * Gardening can be a great way to relax and get some exercise.
Antonyms
neglect
abandonment
disregard
indifference
laziness
inactivity
dormancy
stagnation
decline
deterioration
destruction
vandalism
desecration
defoliation
deforestation
urbanization
industrialization
pollution
contamination
degradation
erosion
desertification
barrenness
sterility
desolation