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Definition of green thumb in English: green thumbnoun North American Natural talent for growing plants; green fingers. you don't need a green thumb to grow them Example sentencesExamples - ‘My wife and I don't have green thumbs,’ John confesses, ‘so the garden is perfect for us.’
- For those of you without a green thumb, I have the perfect spring tonic - wildflower walks.
- Container gardening makes it possible to have a garden where plants wouldn't otherwise take root and gives those of us without a ‘real ‘garden a chance to flex our green thumbs!’
- If you have a green thumb and a bit of spare time maybe you should think about putting on the gardening gloves and becoming involved in the community gardens.
- If you have a green thumb, why not provide lawn care for some of your neighbors?
Derivatives adjective North American Simon Tiffin is the editor of the hip men's magazine Esquire and typical of the new breed of green-thumbed city-dwellers. Example sentencesExamples - We live in a disposable society, but most green-thumbed people are keen recyclers and baulk at one-use wonders.
- This CD is the perfect companion for green-thumbed listeners as they work in the garden, or for those who simply enjoy the pleasures nature has to offer.
- Small-space gardening has always been a challenge for green-thumbed owners of condo courtyards, apartment balconies and lot-line back yards.
- If you're a senior gardener or have a green-thumbed elderly relative, don't miss ‘Gardening in Georgia’ July 19 or 21.
Definition of green thumb in US English: green thumbnounˈɡrin ˈˌθəm North American Natural talent for growing plants. you don't need a green thumb to grow them British term green fingers Example sentencesExamples - Container gardening makes it possible to have a garden where plants wouldn't otherwise take root and gives those of us without a ‘real ‘garden a chance to flex our green thumbs!’
- For those of you without a green thumb, I have the perfect spring tonic - wildflower walks.
- ‘My wife and I don't have green thumbs,’ John confesses, ‘so the garden is perfect for us.’
- If you have a green thumb, why not provide lawn care for some of your neighbors?
- If you have a green thumb and a bit of spare time maybe you should think about putting on the gardening gloves and becoming involved in the community gardens.
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