Seedbed (noun)

1. A bed of soil prepared for planting seed.
2. A place where something, such as an idea or movement, is developed or begins to grow.

Origin:

The word 'seedbed' originated in the late 16th century and is derived from the old english word 'sǣdbedd', meaning 'bed for sowing seed'.

Examples:

1. The farmer prepared the seedbed by tilling the soil and adding compost.
2. The school was the seedbed of many successful artists and musicians.
3. The seedbed was carefully tended and irrigated to ensure healthy seedling growth.
4. The city was the seedbed of the industrial revolution.
5. The seedbed provided the ideal conditions for the seeds to germinate and grow into strong plants.