One bent on getting somewhere in the garden? (5)

I believe the answer is:

bower

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'garden?' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for bower that I've seen before include "Shady shelter" , "Leafy shelter" , "lady's private room?" , "Pleasant shady place under trees" , "sanctuary" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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