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

My reading also resolved a lifelong obstacle to gardening: my lack of a green thumb.

From Washington Post • Feb. 22, 2023

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

With your green thumb, consider selling plants in your community.

From Slate • Oct. 21, 2022

When I was little, Papa used to tell me that instead of a green thumb, Tūtū had a green ear.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila