Craig Miller-Randle: Green Thumb

Craig-Miller-Randle-Green-ThumbNo one is born with a green thumb … but anyone can grow one! Renowned indoor ‘plantspert’ Craig Miller-Randle takes you through the basics of helping your indoor plants to survive – and even thrive!

Green Thumb is filled with advice that Craig has distilled in his 40+ years of experience. Whether it’s choosing the right pot, propagating, watering or getting rid of pests, you’ll find all the info you’ll need.

There are also photographic step-by-step projects, an A–Z guide to the care of indoor plants and loads of styling inspiration.

Maybe you’re at the beginning of your love affair with plants or perhaps you already have a home full of plant pets. Whatever stage you are at, Green Thumb will help you to win over your indoor plants and grow a lush, healthy jungle.

Craig Miller-Randle is one of Australia’s most celebrated, self-confessed indoor-plant addicts. With a 30+ year career as creative director and owner of design company MRD Home and 10 years in the horticultural industry, Craig is uniquely placed as a stylist, designer and indoor plant expert.

To his loyal followers he not only shares his lust-worthy collection, but also how to create, care for and style plant-filled vistas, always with a little sprinkle of humour on top. Craig’s passion for plants has earned him an engaged following of more than 200K on Instagram.

He is also the resident indoor plant expert on ABC’s Gardening Australia, where he presents The Great Indoors segment. Craig’s styling work has been featured in numerous publications, including Inside Out, RealLiving, The Age M Magazine, Herald Sun and Real Homes.


Green Thumb is published by Pan Macmillan Australia (Plum) and available from all leading book retailers including Booktopia.

Image: Green Thumb – courtesy of Pan Macmillan Australia