A good time in the garden? (4)
I believe the answer is:
fete
'the garden?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how one could define the other.
'a good time in' is the wordplay.
'a good' becomes 'fee' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'time' becomes 't'.
'in' indicates putting letters inside.
'fee' placed around 't' is 'FETE'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for fete that I've seen before include "Honour lavishly; outdoor function" , "Organised series of acts and performances" , "Charity garden party" , "Outdoor festival" , "Outdoor entertainment or sale, may be for charity" .)