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Green thumbs represents an aptitude for gardening, thought to of US/Canadian origin in the early 1940's. The English equivalent of 'green fingers' appears in the 1930's. It is suggested that the expression is related to farmers using their fingers or thumbs to remove flowers from plants, particularly tobacco, to increase the size of the leaf. This explanation would make the origin of expression somewhat earlier than was first thought
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∙ 10y ago
The phrase "green thumb" originated from the idea that people who have a natural talent for gardening have hands that appear green from handling plants. Having a green thumb means that someone is skilled at growing plants and maintaining a garden successfully.
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∙ 13y agoI would say from the green hand.
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What is the Greek word for green thumb?
πράσινο αντίχειρα Means Green Thumb in Greek.
What is the idiom of a talent for growing plants?
Having a green thumb. (Being successful with plants and ACTUALLY planting the plants.)
What actors and actresses appeared in Green Thumb - 2013?
The cast of Green Thumb - 2013 includes: Michael Glody as himself
What do you call someone who is good at gardening?
Colloquially, people who are good at gardening are referred to as having a "green thumb".
Can a human really develop a green thumb?
If a person's thumb literally turns green, it would be a symptom of decay. Green is not a good color for the human body.
Which users earned the Green Thumb badge before it was discontinued?
Those with a Green Thumb badge include:Aggie80CowleyaGinezumiGuineagirl96JadeacresJuteKharrimaMattAprilMooblerMRAMybrainMyrab51NewboyatWikiRudiful2Salil91Squirrel ManStanzz123Stupid Little GeniusVictoryAh95Xwizardgodx
Who invented the saying to have a green thumb?
Well..My parents told me that having a green thumb is..You are good at planting plants ( inside & outside) your house!
What are the release dates for Green Thumb - 2013?
Green Thumb - 2013 was released on: USA: 9 August 2013 (Tisch School of the Arts)
Someone who is great with plants has this?
A green thumb!
How many category descriptions did you have to write to earn the Green Thumb badge?
A user had to write 50 category descriptions to earn the Green Thumb badge.
Can having a green thumb apply to painting art?
No, the expression "green thumb" does not apply to art. It applies to the ability to grow plants or flowers effectively.
What does 'having a green thumb' mean?
the saying "green thumb" means someone who, not literally, has a green thumb because they like gardening. When growing tobacco, farmers remove the flowers from the crops in order to increase the size and weight of the leafs. This process, known as "topping," is standard practice even today. In early colonial America, when tobacco was the major cash crop, farmers would hand-pick the flowers using their thumbnails to cut the stem. After a while, the farmer's thumb would be stained green. Hence the term, Green Thumb.
