gardening

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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

I think people will be very bored with screen time in 20 years, so we will have moved back to fishing, reading books, gardening, playing real guitars and pianos, taking walks, and enjoying family cookouts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Whether you love gardening or simply enjoy beautiful landscapes and meeting other plant lovers, these tours offer plenty of ideas you can use long after your visit.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Meanwhile Dad'd come round from the greenhouse all togged out in his gardening gear.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell