Upcoming events.

How to Hydrangea
Join garden designer and author Ryan McEnaney for an informative and entertaining session all about hydrangeas! In ‘How to Hydrangea' Ryan breaks down the questions about growing these much-loved garden shrubs. You'll learn the basics of caring for hydrangeas, including how to get the biggest blooms, understanding the differences between species, and how to use them in your garden and outdoor space. With stunning inspiration photos and practical how-to information, Ryan will provide creative combinations, container garden ideas, and real-life examples of how to create and maintain a beautiful garden with your favorite hydrangeas. Finally, he'll share some of the best new hydrangea varieties on the market to inspire your next gardening adventure.

Gertens Hydrangeas + Roses
Ryan will spend the day in the nursery yard at Gertens, signing books and hosting seminars throughout the day.
Signing books and answering garden design questions from 10am-3pm
Outdoor seminar featuring hydrangeas from 11am-12pm
Outdoor seminar featuring hardy roses from 1-2pm

Roses and Rosé
Get ready to sip, smell, and savor with garden designer and rose expert Ryan McEnaney in this delightful session on Roses and Rosé! Whether you're a seasoned rose grower or a beginner looking to add some classic beauty to your landscape, Ryan has the practical, approachable tips and tricks you need to make it happen. He'll share his insider knowledge on choosing the right rose varieties for your Zone 4 landscape, as well as demystify the process of planting, growing, and maintaining these beloved blooms. Plus, Abrahamson's will have refreshing rosé from their winery available to sip while you learn! So come join us and discover why roses and rosé are the perfect pairing for your garden.

Down to Earth Book Chat + Signing
Get ready to dig in the dirt and unleash your creativity with garden designer and author Ryan McEnaney! In this fun and approachable presentation, Ryan shares his unique approach to creating a personalized landscape that reflects your unique style, goals, and resources. Starting with the basics of sun exposure, soil type, light, color, texture, and more, Ryan shows you how to set up dates at home to get to know your landscape better. With this foundation in place, he provides practical tips and tricks for designing a garden that perfectly matches your personality and lifestyle. Using three design archetypes, Ryan helps you discover your inner garden designer and create a space that's uniquely yours. Finally, he'll reveal some of the hottest new plants for 2023, giving you plenty of inspiration for your next gardening adventure. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time gardener, this session is sure to leave you feeling inspired and empowered to create your dream garden!

Pop Star® Hydrangea Concert Series
Join Ryan, Endless Summer® Hydrangeas, and Chalet as they celebrate Pop Star® Hydrangea, the best new hydrangea introduction for 2023. This music-themed event will include food and drinks, hydrangea Q&A, and a book signing!

Gertens Book Signing
Ryan will be set up in the nursery yard answering questions and signing books on this busy Saturday in the garden center!

Unleashing Your Inner Garden Designer: Tips and Tricks from the Field Guide to Outside Style
Get ready to dig in the dirt and unleash your creativity with garden designer and author Ryan McEnaney! In this fun and approachable presentation, Ryan shares his unique approach to creating a personalized landscape that reflects your unique style, goals, and resources. Starting with the basics of sun exposure, soil type, light, color, texture, and more, Ryan shows you how to set up dates at home to get to know your landscape better. With this foundation in place, he provides practical tips and tricks for designing a garden that perfectly matches your personality and lifestyle. Using three design archetypes, Ryan helps you discover your inner garden designer and create a space that's uniquely yours. Finally, he'll reveal some of the hottest new plants for 2023, giving you plenty of inspiration for your next gardening adventure. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time gardener, this session is sure to leave you feeling inspired and empowered to create your dream garden!

Bloom with a View
2:00-3:30PM - Unleashing Your Inner Garden Designer: Tips and Tricks from the Field Guide to Outside Style
Get ready to dig in the dirt and unleash your creativity with garden designer and author Ryan McEnaney! In this fun and approachable presentation, Ryan shares his unique approach to creating a personalized landscape that reflects your unique style, goals, and resources. Starting with the basics of sun exposure, soil type, light, color, texture, and more, Ryan shows you how to set up dates at home to get to know your landscape better. With this foundation in place, he provides practical tips and tricks for designing a garden that perfectly matches your personality and lifestyle. Using three design archetypes, Ryan helps you discover your inner garden designer and create a space that's uniquely yours. Finally, he'll reveal some of the hottest new plants for 2023, giving you plenty of inspiration for your next gardening adventure. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time gardener, this session is sure to leave you feeling inspired and empowered to create your dream garden!
4:00-5:30PM - Growing Innovation: The Pathway to New Plant Introductions
Join us for a fascinating conversation with David Roberts and Ryan McEnaney as they take us on a journey through the colorful world of plant breeding and marketing! From the earliest stages of breeding and trialing to the all-important process marketing and producing enough plants for sales, they'll provide an insider's look at the pathway to introducing new plant varieties. With their combined expertise and enthusiasm, they'll also be sharing some of their favorite new introductions - so be sure to bring your green thumbs and your sense of adventure!

Spring Garden Gala
Join Ryan as he presents new plants at the Minnesota State Horticultural Society Spring Garden Gala lunch. Click for more information and to register: https://northerngardener.org/events/garden-gala/.

Barnes & Noble Book Signing
Ryan will be signing books and answering questions at the Barnes & Noble Galleria in Edina, Minnesota.

UWRF Ag Day on Campus
Ag Day on Campus is an annual event hosted by UWRF Collegiate Farm Bureau that works to showcase Wisconsin agriculture among the UW - River Falls campus and community. The event provides UWRF students and community members an opportunity to engage with the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) student-led organizations and agriculture-related companies to tell the true story of agriculture. Ryan will represent Bailey Nurseries and horticulture on the Ag Professionals Panel as they discuss career opportunities for young professionals. Ryan will also sign books and answer questions about Field Guide to Outside Style.

New Plants and Timeless Traditions
Ryan McEnaney '04, is a fifth-generation family member and Marketing & Communications Manager at Bailey Nurseries, one of the country's largest growers of trees and shrubs. He will join us to share the company's history and how they've grown through the generations, bringing new plants to market through their proprietary brands including Endless Summer® Hydrangeas, and their look to the future. Additionally, Ryan will share inspiration for spring, highlighting garden design ideas from his new book, Field Guide to Outside Style, and new plants that thrive in Minnesota gardens. Get in the spring spirit with a collage of landscape images to look forward to warmer weather and walk away with ideas to implement in your own yard. RSVP for this FREE event here: https://formstack.io/17EC9.
Mickman Brothers Design Chat
Get ready to dig in the dirt and unleash your creativity with garden designer and author Ryan McEnaney! In this fun and approachable presentation, Ryan shares his unique approach to creating a personalized landscape that reflects your unique style, goals, and resources.
Starting with the basics of sun exposure, soil type, light, color, texture, and more, Ryan shows you how to set up dates at home to get to know your landscape better. With this foundation in place, he provides practical tips and tricks for designing a garden that perfectly matches your personality and lifestyle. Using three design archetypes, Ryan helps you discover your inner garden designer and create a space that's uniquely yours.
Finally, he'll reveal some of the hottest new plants for 2023, giving you plenty of inspiration for your next gardening adventure. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time gardener, this session is sure to leave you feeling inspired and empowered to create your dream garden! RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/unleashing-your-inner-garden-d/6142054462577229/?mibextid=5zvaxg

Bachman's Sip + Shop
Book signing at Bachman’s Lyndale garden center during their Sip + Shop Event. Tickets available here: https://bachmans.com/event/369230.

Ryan on Lori & Julia
Join Ryan with the leading ladies of drive time in the Twin Cities. Ryan chats with Lori and Julia on myTalk 107.1FM about Field Guide to Outside Style, design tips for spring projects, and new plants for 2023.

Ryan on Twin Cities Live
Tune in to Twin Cities Live on KSTP-TV in the Twin Cities as Ryan discusses garden design DIY do and don’t with hosts Elizabeth Ries and Ben Leber.

Designing for YOUR Outside Style
Join Ryan at the Minneapolis Home + Garden Show as he talks all about designing your outdoor space in this 1-hour conversation on the Pop Star® Main Stage. He breaks down the key elements of Field Guide to Outside Style, helping home gardeners make the landscape of their dreams a reality. Following the seminar, Ryan will be signing books in the Endless Summer® Hydrangeas display space. Tickets to the show are available at the link below.

Hydrangeas, What the Heck?
Join Ryan at the Minneapolis Home + Garden Show as he talks all about hydrangeas in this 1-hour conversation on the Pop Star® Main Stage. He breaks down the main types of hydrangeas, how to take care of them, how to maximize blooms, and where to use them in the landscape. Following the seminar, Ryan will be signing books in the Endless Summer® Hydrangeas display space. Tickets to the show are available at the link below.

Tonkadale Book Talk
Join us for a book talk and signing at one of Minnesota’s premier garden centers and greenhouses. This will be a fun, casual Sunday morning conversation as we gear up for a beautiful spring season. The event is FREE, but please register to attend at the link below.

After Hours with the Flowers
Explore the Spring Flower Show in an intimate setting with live music, a cash bar, and a discussion on Field Guide to Outside Style. This is a ticketed event with music by Chuck Linderkamp. Tickets will give you after-hours access to the Arboretum’s Spring Flower Show and the book talk. Click the link below to purchase.
iLandscape
Join Ryan at the horticulture trade show iLandscape for two talks, first on nativars and the next on social media.