Come out in the garden, friend! (3)

I believe the answer is:

bud

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'friend' is the definition.
(shortly for buddy)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for bud that I've seen before include "mate in America" , "Flower yet to open" , "Friend" , "Small pre-flower knob - nip it" , "American beer" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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