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Those with a green thumb can pick up this weeder tool and this best-selling garden hose that sold over 10,000 times last month.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026 Some people just want a place to hone their green thumb.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026 Ecologists believe that individuals, those with or without a green thumb, can provide animals with a place to stop, refuel and gain the strength to keep moving by creating backyard micro habitats, lush with native species.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
8 June 2026 But if your outdoor space still feels more patchwork than polished, the issue likely has nothing to do with your green thumb.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for green thumb