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as in centers
a place or environment that favors the development of something
ancient Greece is often cited as the nursery of democracy
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as in preschools
a school for children who are generally less than five years old
are asking parents not to bring their children to the nursery if they have the flu virus
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Recent Examples of nurseries
The ‘beige mom’ term has been tossed around to describe many parents’ situations, including those who prefer colorless toys, like to dress their babies in neutrals or maintain muted nurseries — and certain celebrities have also been granted the descriptor.
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Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Plant patent trademarks play a big role in helping horticulturists and nurseries protect their work and investment.
—Tammy Sons, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
This would prevent other nurseries from selling a rose that looks like their variety under an identical name or a confusingly similar name.
—Tammy Sons, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Some production nurseries cut off all side growth along the trunk to quickly force a large canopy to develop on top.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 17 Oct. 2024
Besides the new Farmer Boys restaurant near the freeway, the community has few local businesses other than gas stations, feed stores and plant nurseries.
—Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
Talk with growers at local nurseries and farmers markets to find out what varieties do well in your area.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2024
How and When to Plant Kale For spring plantings, sow seed indoors six to eight weeks before your area’s last spring frost date, or purchase transplants from nurseries.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2024
Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Plant patent trademarks play a big role in helping horticulturists and nurseries protect their work and investment.
—Tammy Sons, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
This would prevent other nurseries from selling a rose that looks like their variety under an identical name or a confusingly similar name.
—Tammy Sons, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Some production nurseries cut off all side growth along the trunk to quickly force a large canopy to develop on top.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 17 Oct. 2024
Besides the new Farmer Boys restaurant near the freeway, the community has few local businesses other than gas stations, feed stores and plant nurseries.
—Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
Talk with growers at local nurseries and farmers markets to find out what varieties do well in your area.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2024
How and When to Plant Kale For spring plantings, sow seed indoors six to eight weeks before your area’s last spring frost date, or purchase transplants from nurseries.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Nurseries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurseries. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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