green thumb
Example Sentences
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I haven’t perfected my green thumb, but I’m working on it.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2025
His maternal grandmother was gifted with plant caregiving, and his mother was an “incredible grower” with an expert green thumb.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2023
The pastel blue jacket also showcases noteworthy books she worked on, as well as shrubs and flowers to represent her green thumb.
From Washington Post • Dec. 27, 2022
Planting in containers with a very good potting soil is the way to go with Superbells, though if you can duplicate in your garden bed, you will garner the green thumb there, too.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 14, 2022
Seaweed is the secret behind her green thumb; she calls it Mother Nature’s Slug Repellent.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
