gardening

Example Sentences

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In the 1980s I bought a house overlooking a river in Connecticut, where I had expected to enjoy quiet weekends reading, gardening and relaxing with friends.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Warner recommends checking outdoor areas carefully before gardening or reaching into brush or firewood piles.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

He and his husband, Raúl Domingo, who have been together since meeting through a Missed Connections ad on Craigslist in 2005, grew interested in gardening during Covid lockdowns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

And for Michael, who loves gardening and growing flowers, it is collecting food waste for compost.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

“I’m glad you moved the meeting up and that everyone got here on time. I have some gardening I want to get done.”

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau