green fingers



green fingers

A figurative trait attributed to someone who is a skilled gardener. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. My mom can keep any plant alive, even ones that I've nearly killed—she seriously has green fingers.
See also: finger, green

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
JockJAHKScottish
Normand-English
Jeriah-Biblical
Margrietmahr-KHREETDutch
KempKEMPEnglish (Rare)
Cynem&Aelig;R-Anglo-Saxon