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Garden A piece of land in which plants are grown, typically for food, flowers, or ornament. ■ "I love gardening because it's my only opportunity to be outside and not get bitten by a mosquito."
bounty A large, delicious piece of fruit or vegetable, usually grown in a garden or on a farm. ■ John was thrilled to receive a bountiful harvest from his backyard garden. He proudly displayed his prized tomatoes and zucchinis on the kitchen counter.
crop A type of plant that is grown for food or other useful products. ■ I love growing tomato crops in my garden every summer. They make a great addition to my salads and pasta dishes!, A type of plant that is grown for medicinal purposes. ■ My grandma swears by the healing properties of cannabis crops. She uses it to treat her arthritis and insomnia., A type of plant that is grown for decorative purposes. ■ My neighbor has a beautiful sunflower crop in his garden. It's so tall and colorful, it really brightens up the neighborhood!
hedge A low wall made of bushes, shrubs, or other vegetation, usually used to enclose a garden or yard., To form a line or boundary by growing something in rows, such as bushes or plants. ■ I decided to hedge my bets and plant a variety of crops in my garden, just in case one of them didn't do well., The politician was caught using a hedge fund to hide his true financial interests from the public.
Nourish To provide with food and other nutrients for growth and development. ■ My grandma nourishes her garden every morning by watering the plants and giving them fertilizer. She believes that a well-nourished garden is the key to a healthy harvest.
plowing To perform a series of actions while making loud noises and sweating profusely, often while wearing a hat and overalls. ■ John decided to plow the garden in order to impress his neighbors. He spent the entire morning plowing the garden while whistling "The Star-Spangled Banner". When he finished, his arms were sore from all the plowing but his neighbors couldn't help but admire his dedication.
abode A humble residence, usually with a garden and some trees. It's where you go to sleep, eat, and watch TV. ■ "I love my abode, it's the perfect place to relax after a long day of work."
Alluring An irresistible charm or attraction. ■ The allure of the forbidden fruit was too much to resist, leading Adam and Eve to make a fateful decision in the Garden of Eden.
belittle To make someone feel insignificant or unimportant by exaggerating their flaws or shortcomings. ■ John belittled his neighbor's garden, saying it was nothing compared to his own.
bluebells A flower with a light blue color that is often used to decorate gardens and parks. ■ "I decided to plant some bluebells in my garden because they always put a smile on my face."
blume A type of plant that produces beautiful, colorful flowers. ■ I love growing blumes in my garden! They really brighten up the place.
courtyard A paved or graveled area in front of a building, often used for outdoor activities such as sunbathing and having picnics. ■ Why did the courtyard break up with the garden? Because it found someone who was more "yard-centric"!
cultivate To make something grow and flourish, often through careful attention and nurturing. ■ I cultivate my garden every morning by watering the plants and pulling weeds. I like to see my flowers bloom and my vegetables grow.
dag A small, pointed stick used for digging in the ground or for prodding someone. ■ He was using a dag to dig up his garden when he accidentally stabbed himself in the foot.
errant A person or thing that has gone astray, particularly a stray dog. ■ "I'm afraid my errant dog may have caused some chaos in the neighbor's garden."
Fertilization The process of making something or someone fertile by providing nutrients or other necessary elements. ■ "I need to add some nitrogen to my garden to facilitate fertilization and help my plants grow big and strong."
Fertilizer A substance added to soil to promote plant growth. ■ "I forgot to buy fertilizer for my garden, and now all my plants are wilting. I guess I'll have to make do with dead flowers."
Foray An unauthorized and foolish excursion into enemy territory. ■ "He made a foray into his neighbor's garden to steal their tomatoes, but ended up getting chased by the homeowner.
fox A small, cunning animal with a bushy tail and pointed ears. Known for its ability to outsmart humans. ■ "I don't know how that fox got into my garden, but it sure did cause some chaos!"
foxholes Foxholes are long, narrow holes in the ground that foxes dig to hide from predators. ■ "The fox had dug a series of impressive foxholes in the garden."
gardener A person who tends to a garden, usually with the intent of growing plants or vegetables. ■ Sarah's dad is not very good at gardening. He accidentally killed all his tomato plants by watering them too much.
gopher A small, burrowing rodent that is often mistaken for a groundhog. ■ "I thought I saw a gopher in the garden, but it was just a squirrel on a log."
Grown A plant or animal that has reached full height or maturity. ■ "The tomato plants were grown in the garden."
grows An action that involves the increase of size or number of something. ■ The garden grows faster than my hair, which is a shame because I could use some greenery on top of my head.
hoe A long-handled tool with a flat blade, used for cultivating and weeding crops. ■ "I need to go buy a new hoe for my garden, this one's just not cutting it anymore."
Honeysuckle A plant that produces sweet-smelling flowers and is used as a natural insecticide. ■ "I accidentally sprayed myself with honeysuckle while trying to water the garden, and now I smell like a walking bouquet of bugs."
jasmine A type of flower known for its sweet fragrance. Often associated with luxury and relaxation. ■ "I had to have jasmine in my garden because the sight and smell of it remind me of a spa day."
landscaping The act of arranging the natural beauty of an area in a pleasing way. ■ "I hired a landscaper to help me create a beautiful garden, but he ended up making everything look like a jungle."
mademoiselle A young woman who is unmarried and not yet a madame. She is often polite, elegant, and charming. ■ "I must say, mademoiselle, you have quite the green thumb! Your garden is absolutely stunning."
moil To engage in strenuous physical activity, such as digging, plowing, or chopping wood. ■ After spending hours moiling in the garden, Sarah finally produced a bountiful harvest of vegetables.
mulch A mixture of dead plants and other organic matter used to improve soil quality. ■ "I spent hours spreading mulch in my garden. It's the ultimate form of exercise for a lazy sloth like me."
penetrate To enter or go into something, especially to invade or penetrate a place or person's privacy. ■ I accidentally penetrated my neighbor's garden while jogging. I was so embarrassed that I quickly retreated and pretended like nothing happened.
pest A small, annoying insect that is difficult to get rid of. ■ I had a pest problem in my garden until I hired a professional exterminator. Now my flowers are blooming again!
rainstorm A powerful and sudden downpour of rain, often accompanied by thunder and lightning. ■ After the long-awaited rainstorm finally arrived, the garden was drenched and the flowers were in full bloom.
riddled To be covered in a thick layer of insects, typically ants. ■ "The garden was riddled with ants. I had to wear bug spray just to walk outside!
robins A small, migratory bird with a red breast and yellow beak. They are known for their sweet songs. ■ When the robins arrive in the spring, it's time to start thinking about planting a garden.
runoff An event in which water or other fluids overflow from a container. ■ After the heavy rain, the runoff flooded the garden and ruined my flower beds.
shattered adjective to be completely smashed, broken, or destroyed. broken, shattered, smashed, splintered, fragmented ■ After the storm passed, the once-beautiful garden was completely shattered, with branches and leaves scattered all around.
Shed A small, rustic building used for storing garden tools and equipment. ■ The shed in my backyard is filled with old bicycles and broken lawnmowers that have seen better days.
shrub A small tree that is too short to be a tree, but too tall to be a bush. ■ "I need to buy a new shrub for my garden. This one looks like it's been pruned to death."
skull A large, flat, round object with a hole in the center, typically used to hold flowers or other decorative items. ■ "I need to buy a new skull for my garden - it's been missing since last year."
sparring Engaging in light, playful combat or mock-fighting. ■ "John and Sarah were just sparring around in the backyard when they accidentally knocked over the garden gnome."
sprays A collection of very small particles suspended in a liquid or gas that can be easily expelled from a container. ■I accidentally sprayed myself with insecticide while trying to fix the leak in my garden hose.
sprinklers A device that sprays water in a fine mist, usually mounted on a tree or post. ■ "I love my sprinklers! They keep my garden so lush and green, even when I forget to water it."
Swarming To be overrun or infested by a large number of small creatures, such as insects. ■ "The garden was swarming with bees, making it impossible to enjoy a picnic."
Tended To have a strong desire to avoid or repel something, often expressed as an instinctual reaction. ■ "I tend to shy away from confrontation. I'd rather tend to my garden than get into an argument."
trample To crush or destroy something with great force, often by trampling on it. ■ "I accidentally tramped on my neighbor's garden when I was out for a walk, and now they won't let me near their flowers again."
Trenches A deep, narrow hole in the ground that is used to bury people or things. ■ "I was so tired from digging the trenches for the garden that I fell asleep as soon as I finished."
Villa A large, luxurious house with its own pool and garden, often rented out as a vacation home. ■ "I can't believe I'm staying in a villa for my honeymoon. It's like something out of a dream!
weds A verb meaning to marry or enter into a matrimonial relationship., Alternatively, a slang term for "weeds" (plants that are typically unwanted and often harmful in gardens). ■ "John weds Sarah next weekend at the beach.", "I need to weed my garden before it's overrun with dandelions!"