garden
UK: ˈɡɑːdn | US: ˈɡɑːrdn
n. a piece of land used for growing flowers, vegetables, or other plants
vt. to cultivate or work in a garden
The word "garden" traces back to the Proto-Germanic *gardaz, meaning "enclosure" or "yard." It entered English via Old North French, reflecting the medieval practice of cultivating enclosed spaces. The concept of a "garden" as a cultivated plot evolved from the idea of a protected or bounded area, emphasizing human control over nature.
She spends her weekends tending to her flower garden.
The house has a small vegetable garden in the backyard.
They decided to garden organically to avoid pesticides.
The botanical garden is home to thousands of plant species.
He built a wooden fence around the garden to keep rabbits out.