I'm gardening vs I'm doing the gardening

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'I'm gardening' implies that the person is currently engaged in the activity of gardening, while 'I'm doing the gardening' suggests that the person is taking care of all the gardening tasks. The choice between the two depends on the specific context and the level of detail the speaker wants to convey.

Last updated: April 07, 2024 • 636 views

I'm gardening

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that someone is currently involved in the activity of gardening.

This phrase is used to express the action of gardening in the present moment. It is a simple and concise way to convey that someone is working in the garden.

Examples:

I'm gardening in the backyard today.
She loves gardening in her free time.
He's gardening to grow fresh vegetables.
Are you gardening this weekend?
They're gardening together as a family.

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I'm outdoors, I'm wearing comfortable clothes, I'm gardening, and I'm learning Spanish!
I'm really into gardening, but these squirrels keep messing with my tomatoes.
I'm in a gardening club!
Okay, maybe I'm not into gardening, but I'm into the president of the gardening club.
Okay, maybe I'm not into gardening, but I'm into the president of the gardening club.
I'm just doing a little gardening.
No, I'm afraid of crazy desert people to hunt small animals with gardening.
I'm curious... do any of you garden? I have a terrible brown thumb but my little sister is excellent with gardening.
Listen, I'm going to try some hydroponic gardening while we're locked in for the year.
I'm in excellent health, maintaining an active lifestyle skiing, hiking, bike riding gardening and enjoying life... Rebecca, Louisiana Your newsletter gave me hope when I was at my lowest.
I love cooking, working out, and gardening, and I'm just looking for someone with nice feet to step on my face at the end of the day.
Lisa: "dear fellow organic gardening enthusiasts,"I'm afraid I am too sad
2011-09-15 05:12:43 - Vegetable gardening-your own organic vegetables As far as I'm concerned, there is nothing quite like being able to go right out in your own back yard and pick some ingredients for that nights dinner.
This watchdog seems rather preoccupied with gardening.
Gail, many people find gardening therapeutic.
Gardening is just his day job.
Father Donlan does all the gardening.
Gardening, livestock - whatever needs doing.
This woman was gardening in her backyard.
Daxes have never been much on gardening.

Alternatives:

I'm working in the garden.
I'm tending to the plants.
I'm taking care of the garden.
I'm planting flowers.
I'm doing some gardening.

I'm doing the gardening

This phrase is also correct and is used to indicate that someone is responsible for all the gardening tasks.

This phrase is more specific and implies that the person is taking care of various gardening activities, not just the act of gardening itself. It suggests a broader scope of responsibilities.

Examples:

I'm doing the gardening while my partner mows the lawn.
She's busy doing the gardening in the front yard.
He's doing the gardening this week as part of his chores.
Are you planning on doing the gardening this spring?
They take turns doing the gardening in their household.

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I'm doing the gardening
I'm just doing a little gardening.
The beauty of this system is that you can practice it from the moment you open your eyes in the morning, throughout your entire day from talking on the phone to doing the gardening.
It helps persons such as yourselves get back to what you enjoy doing - gardening, playing with grandkids, and even jogging.
You're going to be doing some gardening.
Just doing a little family gardening.
I don't see myself covering the catwalks or doing a gardening column, Aengus.
Mr Stephen was doing some gardening and needed an extra sack.
It features a removable trailer with high sides to deliver everything your child's imagination suggested. It is also useful to help MOM while doing gardening for carrying small items such as vases, flowers.
Hope you don't mind us doing a little gardening.
I was just doing a little gardening.
Doing a little afternoon gardening, Doctor?
Well, when you walked in with a shovel, I didn't think you were doing some late-night gardening behind the motel.
In fact, everyday tasks such as doing your housework, gardening or carrying bags of shopping home will all help your bones in their own way.
Besides, it's Sunday. Painting, polishing, doing a spot of gardening?
From sharing moments in Miffy's day to helping her pick fruit from a tree or doing a spot of gardening, the app allows children to learn while having fun.
Other physical activity such as gardening, doing housework such as cleaning, vacuuming are also good forms of exercise.Before engaging in any form of intense physical exercise you may wish to consult your doctor for a physical checkup.
I'm doing the Budapest competition.
Okay, maybe I'm not into gardening, but I'm into the president of the gardening club.
Okay, maybe I'm not into gardening, but I'm into the president of the gardening club.
I'm-I'm normally the one doing the favors.

Alternatives:

I'm taking care of the garden.
I'm managing the garden.
I'm handling the gardening tasks.
I'm in charge of the gardening.
I'm responsible for the garden.

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