Luke Miller is the outdoor living editor for Lowe’s Creative Ideas. Born across the street from a park arboretum, he picked up a love of trees from his father and a passion for gardening from his grandmother. Mentored by Garden Writers Association Hall of Famers Doc and Katy Abraham, Luke is a Master Gardener and 15-year veteran of garden journalism, most recently as award-winning editor of Garden Ideas & Outdoor Living magazine. He shares more tree photography at facebook.com/OldsmobileTrees.
Reflections from the Garden: Let Nature Soothe the Wounds
In times of strife, find solace in nature. The simple pleasures of gardening, hiking or just watching the grass grow may be just the tonic you need.
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Reflections from the Garden: Congratulations, You’re a Forester!
Experience the satisfaction of starting a tree from seed and nurturing it to adulthood. It’s good for the environment and good for posterity.
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Embrace the Beauty of Winter
Enjoy what winter offers -- a slower pace that lets you delight in the beauty of nature in the off-season.
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Reflections from the Garden: Plant a Tree for Arbor Day
Celebrate Arbor Day by planting a tree. Do it for yourself--and for posterity.
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Reflections from the Garden: View Trees Like an Artist
Discover a new world outside of color by appreciating the form and structure of trees. Silhouettes offer the perfect opportunity.
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Reflections from the Garden: A New Approach to Animal Thievery
Instead of fighting Mother Nature, we should work with her -- or at least learn to get along with the critters that share our gardens.
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Reflections From the Garden: In Praise of Poplar Trees
Blogger Luke Miller reflects on the poplar tree's contribution as a vanguard for new forests.
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Reflections from the Garden: Grow Where You Are Planted
Street trees show us what it's like to overcome adversity and "Grow where you are planted."
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Reflections from the Garden: A Chestnut Tree Lives On
A large American chestnut tree meets its end. But not before a garden editor turned midwife helps birth a new generation.
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Reflections from the Garden: Bare Trees in Winter
Before spring flowers steal your attention, take a moment to appreciate the character of bare trees.
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Reflections from the Garden: Plants Teach us About Contentment
We could learn a thing or two from the plant world, where it seems the simple joy of being alive helps some plants overcome hardship.
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Reflections from the Garden: Slow Down and Appreciate Nature
Take a break from life's chaos to relax the mind, observe nature, and reflect on your purpose.
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Reflections from the Garden: The Cycle of Life
Dead trees offer insight into the cycle of life and the ultimate perfection of nature.
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