gardening

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Nix told jurors she was busy gardening on the afternoon of 6 June 1978 when she "heard screaming from downstairs" and ran to the bathroom.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“Outside, the expansive property offers room to unwind and enjoy existing patios, pool, and grounds for recreation, gardening, and family fun,” the listing adds.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

When I tell The Dog my gardening ambition, she cocks her head to one side.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

Sculptor Maddy Inez, granddaughter of Betye Saar, crafts a series of ceramic vessels — each an ode to different plants brought over during the transatlantic slave trade — reframing gardening as an act of resistance.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Glowing like a beacon, especially compared to the display of paint cans on one side and gardening tools on the other.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon