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But most green thumb gardeners agree that one time of day is more beneficial for watering than others.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
The plant shop is also perfect for loved ones with a green thumb, with gifts like yellow orchids and pink anthuriums.
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Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2025
Lego Icons Plum Blossom For older Lego fans, or even people who haven’t honed their green thumbs, the botanicals kits are hugely popular.
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Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
The Smart Garden offers a low-maintenance way to cultivate your green thumb.
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Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2025
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First Known Use
1937, in the meaning defined above
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“Green thumb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/green%20thumb. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
green thumb
noun
: an unusual ability to make plants grow
green-thumbed
adjective
ˈgrēn-ˈthəmd
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