Usage Note
Jardiner is the simple verb for tending a garden as a leisure activity: j'aime jardiner le dimanche ('I love gardening on Sundays'). The related noun jardinage ('gardening') is equally common; un jardinier / une jardinière is the person, and une jardinière also refers to the window box.
Examples
"Elle jardine chaque week-end."
Natural Translation
She gardens every weekend.

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