How to Use green thumb in a Sentence

green thumb

noun
  • Ready to break that green thumb back out?
    — Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Have more of a brown thumb than a green thumb?
    — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Ready to add some plants to your home, but don't have a green thumb?
    — Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Some people just want a place to hone their green thumb.
    — Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026
  • If your bestie wasn’t blessed with a green thumb, no problem.
    — Vanessa Powell, ELLE, 17 Dec. 2022
  • Dryp is a new app that aims to be a one-stop shop for wannabe green thumbs.
    — Liz Stinson, Curbed, 18 Sep. 2018
  • Now the question is, will those wannabe green thumbs stick with the habit.
    — Mae Anderson, Quartz, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Have a mom on your list who loves to develop her green thumb?
    — Dale Arden Chong, Men's Health, 3 May 2022
  • This is a good way to scratch the itch on your green thumb until spring can come again.
    — Adrienne So, Wired, 28 Nov. 2020
  • Ready to get your green thumb on this summer but could use some extra help?
    — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, 17 June 2019
  • 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
  • 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
  • This low-maintenance, easy-to-grow fruit tree will grant any dad a green thumb.
    — Catherine Garcia, theweek, 6 June 2024
  • Not all of us are blessed with a green thumb worth a solarium.
    — Sara Rodrigues, House Beautiful, 17 Apr. 2021
  • Nicole Richie put her green thumb to work in her vegetable garden.
    — Sarah Lindig, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 Sep. 2016
  • Each year, those with a green thumb spread out mulch to protect their gardens, plants and trees.
    — Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2022
  • The property has served as an outlet for the king's green thumb.
    — Elle Meier, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Shops have become wise to the growing number of novice green thumbs.
    — Lavanya Ramanathan, chicagotribune.com, 8 Sep. 2017
  • Their mother, Helen, has the kind of green thumb that heals plants.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 6 Oct. 2021
  • Check out this Lego set of tiny plants instead — no green thumb is required.
    — Melissa Epifano, EW.com, 3 Feb. 2024
  • For a book lover with a green thumb, these sprout bookmarks are an adorable way to meld their two hobbies.
    — Mark Stock, Men's Health, 10 Oct. 2022
  • This Sonikr Soil pH tester is a great deal for those with a green thumb.
    — Nishka Dhawan, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2021
  • Plants Your green thumb is good to go—plants are allowed in your carry-on.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025
  • 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
  • The rubber tree is a great starter plant for anyone who's not known for having a green thumb.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 10 May 2023
  • Club members work all year to grow plants and prepare for the sale, and to strengthen their green thumbs.
    — Lisa Thorn, Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2025
  • The only thing the lucky recipient needs is a plant and a green thumb.
    — Melissa Locker, Time, 17 Nov. 2025
  • This growing kit is a great gift for anyone with a green thumb—and will fill their kitchen with fresh herbs on the reg.
    — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2024
  • Unlock the secrets to my mom’s green thumb below — prices start at just $4.
    — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
  • 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

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