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Luke Miller

location-pin Des Moines, Iowa

School: St. John Fisher University

Expertise: Gardening

Luke Miller

  • Award-winning garden editor with 30 years of experience in horticultural communications.
  • Master Gardener, with a lifelong passion for gardening and a special affinity for trees.
  • Writes gardening content for Birds & Blooms, as well as Family Handyman, Better Homes & Gardens special interest publications, Garden Gate magazine and Lowe’s Creative Ideas.

Experience

Luke Miller is an award-winning garden editor with 30 years of experience in horticultural communications, most of it with Better Homes & Gardens special interest publications, Garden Gate magazine and Lowe’s Creative Ideas. He’s written about a number of gardening topics for Birds & Blooms, as well. Luke grew up next door to the Highland Park Arboretum in Rochester, New York. He has a lifelong passion for gardening, as well as a special affinity for trees. In addition to his journalism degree, he studied horticulture and is a Master Gardener.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree, Communication-Journalism, from St. John Fisher College (now a University)
  • Studied Horticulture at the State University of New York—Finger Lakes
 

Birds & Blooms Editorial Policies

For nearly 30 years, Birds & Blooms, a Trusted Media Brand, has been inspiring readers to have a lifelong love of birding, gardening and nature. We are the #1 bird and garden magazine in North America and a trusted online resource for over 15 million outdoor enthusiasts annually. Our library of thousands of informative articles and how-tos has been written by trusted journalists and fact-checked by bird and garden experts for accuracy. In addition to our staff of experienced gardeners and bird-watchers, we hire individuals who have years of education and hands-on experience with birding, bird feeding, gardening, butterflies, bugs and more. Learn more about Birds & Blooms, our field editor program, and our submission guidelines.

Articles

Aglaonema Maria Houseplant Cuttings In A Red Glass Vase In Front Of A White Wall, Chinese Evergreen, hardest plant to grow

6 Hardest Houseplants to Grow (and 6 to Grow Instead)

Skip the hardest plant to grow — these six houseplant picks are far easier than their more difficult, frequently finicky counterparts.
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How and When to Start Seeds Indoors: Timing Is Everything

Learn when to start seeds indoors, what plants to grow from seed, care tips, and the right way to safely transplant seedlings outdoors.
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Top 15 Small Shrubs for Small Spaces

Freshen up your front yard with these short, stylish bushes—all of our expert picks for the top small shrubs are under 5 feet tall!