gardening vs phytology

gardening

noun
  • The process or action of cultivating the soil, particularly in a garden; the care of a garden; horticulture. 

  • Any process of care, maintenance, or curation, especially digitally. 

  • The act of a batsman prodding at the pitch with his bat, typically in order to flatten any bumps. 

phytology

noun
  • the study of plants; botany 

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