How to Use green thumb in a Sentence

green thumb

noun
  • Green up: There's a new club with a green thumb in town.
    Rich Heileman, cleveland.com, 11 May 2018
  • Ready to add some plants to your home, but don't have a green thumb?
    Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2022
  • Now the question is, will those wannabe green thumbs stick with the habit.
    Mae Anderson, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Dryp is a new app that aims to be a one-stop shop for wannabe green thumbs.
    Liz Stinson, Curbed, 18 Sep. 2018
  • This Sonikr Soil pH tester is a great deal for those with a green thumb.
    Nishka Dhawan, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2021
  • The green thumb in your life is going to be spending a lot of time out in the sun.
    Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 26 Oct. 2022
  • If your girlfriend has a green thumb, a gift card to The Sill is sure to make her smile.
    Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Find your favorite and get ready to flex your green thumb.
    Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 9 Feb. 2023
  • This is a good way to scratch the itch on your green thumb until spring can come again.
    Adrienne So, Wired, 28 Nov. 2020
  • On the map, the area seems to stick out like a big green thumb on the hand of Philadelphia.
    Inga Saffron, Philly.com, 17 May 2018
  • If your bestie wasn’t blessed with a green thumb, no problem.
    Vanessa Powell, ELLE, 17 Dec. 2022
  • But in his day, Evelyn was well known for his green thumb.
    Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, 15 Aug. 2019
  • Their mother, Helen, has the kind of green thumb that heals plants.
    BostonGlobe.com, 6 Oct. 2021
  • Over the years, the ripe, red tomatoes grew and so did the stories about Pignatano’s green thumb.
    Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2022
  • Over the years, the ripe, red tomatoes grew and so did the stories about Mr. Pignatano’s green thumb.
    Ben Walker, BostonGlobe.com, 24 May 2022
  • Have a mom on your list who loves to develop her green thumb?
    Dale Arden Chong, Men's Health, 3 May 2022
  • Check out our round-up of the best plant delivery services for the green thumb in your life.
    Eva Bleyer and Michelle Manetti, goodhousekeeping.com, 21 Apr. 2023
  • This indoor garden works well for those who have a green thumb—and those that don't.
    John Thompson, Men's Health, 17 Nov. 2022
  • For the mom with a green thumb, make a set of DIY plant markers in her favorite colors.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2022
  • Each year, those with a green thumb spread out mulch to protect their gardens, plants and trees.
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2022
  • Shops have become wise to the growing number of novice green thumbs.
    Lavanya Ramanathan, chicagotribune.com, 8 Sep. 2017
  • These gift ideas are perfect for anyone with a green thumb.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Nov. 2022
  • Nicole Richie put her green thumb to work in her vegetable garden.
    Sarah Lindig, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 Sep. 2016
  • These plots are 36' x 36', are pre-harrowed and marked for those wishing to use their green thumb.
    Courant Community, 1 May 2018
  • This low-maintenance, easy-to-grow fruit tree will grant any dad a green thumb.
    Catherine Garcia, theweek, 6 June 2024
  • The rubber tree is a great starter plant for anyone who's not known for having a green thumb.
    Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 20 Jan. 2021
  • Whether your dad has a green thumb or gave you a love for reading, here are 48 of the best Father's Day gift ideas to shop.
    Talia Abbas, Glamour, 9 June 2020
  • Bring the Outside In People with a green thumb don’t need to keep their plant babies in the garden.
    Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Weeds are already a frustrating nightmare for some green thumbs.
    Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 30 May 2024
  • Area garden clubs foster the joy of gardening through their interactions with the community, offering advice and guidance for both novices and those who already have a green thumb.
    Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024

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