Answer: cultivating

AnswerCrossword Clue
cultivatingCULTIVATE, to till or produce by tillage
cultivatingRaise or grow (plants), esp. on a large scale for commercial purposes
cultivatingTry to acquire or develop (a quality, sentiment, or skill)
cultivatingGrow or maintain (living cells or tissue) in culture
cultivatingApply oneself to improving or developing (one's mind or manners)
cultivatingPrepare and use (land) for crops or gardening
cultivatingTry to win the friendship or favor of (someone)
cultivatingBreak up (soil) in preparation for sowing or planting