Menu
luke miller

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

when to start seeds indoors

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.
Pw Beyond Midnight Caryopteris 9

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!
Sowing Seeds For New Lawn 2 Tout icon

Tips for Planting Grass Seed in Fall

You can plant grass seed anytime during the growing season, but doing so in fall takes advantage of cooler temperatures and milder sun.