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Deserts for growing things (6)

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leaves

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This clue could be a double definition.

'deserts' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to thinking as well as being verbs in their -s form.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'growing things' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'for' is the link.

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(Other definitions for leaves that I've seen before include "spinach for example" , "Steps out of" , "Rocket, for example" , "some tea, perhaps" , "Foliage - goes away" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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