green thumb

Example Sentences

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But my green thumb ached as workers sawed down the tree, took away everything — trunk, twigs, leaves, fruit, roots — in biohazard bags and tagged the remaining trees with a bill of clean health.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2024

He was happy to leave the plant decisions to Solberg, the green thumb of the family.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2024

For your green thumb, find tips for saving money on houseplants and how to keep your plants alive longer.

From Washington Post • Nov. 16, 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

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