Colleen Miko, CPH - Words To Garden By
Garden writing, Speaking, Horticulture Education

Colleen Miko shares her 20 plus years of experience in horticulture with the public through her garden articles, blog, speaking engagements and DIY workshops. Colleen is passionate about sustainable landscape design, caring for low-maintenance and native plants using organic methods, floral arranging from one's own garden and homemade garden crafts.

An overview of Colleen Miko's website: your source for up-to-date horticulture and garden design information:

• See Landscaping Resources for photos and descriptions of the most beautiful, easy care landscape plants, including Washington native plants.
• Read through a selection of recent gardening magazine articles written by Colleen brimming with landscape design ideas; tips for selecting, planting and caring for a wide selection of intriguing, locally proven plants and advice on creating your own easy care yard.
• Visit the Garden News & Events section for upcoming opportunities to hear Colleen discuss sustainable landscaping principles and share fun DIY garden projects, as well as learn what upcoming publications will feature her articles.
• The section on Colleen Miko provides her horticultural background, professional training and highlights her industry awards.
• Colleen thoroughly details her services as freelance garden writer, speaker and educator on the Services page.
• And finally—Contact Colleen for more information regarding speaking engagements and freelance garden writing.

Member, Garden Writer's Association

Member, Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association

Certified Professional Horticulturalist