Until about a decade ago, Ryan McEnaney spent his days handling publicity for famous clientele such as Jude Law, Ridley Scott, and Ryan Murphy. Now he's a publicist for 'Berry White', a diva of a hydrangea, 'Standing Ovation', a stellar serviceberry, and a slate of other gorgeous plants.
McEnaney's time in Hollywood has given him a unique perspective on what influences trends and style in the garden world, which helps inform his work as the Marketing and Communications Manager for Bailey Nurseries, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The award-winning, 118-year-old, family-owned nursery is known for plant innovations such as the Endless Summer hydrangea, and McEnaney is charged with elevating each plant to star status.
«I am a fifth generation family member so I started working at the nursery growing up,» says McEnaney. «It's been a lifelong passion.»
McEnaney is also passionate about helping people transform their yards into the garden of their dreams. To that end, he's just written a book, Field Guide to Outside Style, packed with his insights and relatable tips aimed at beginner gardeners. Published in December 2022, the book details McEnaney's process for designing landscapes for friends and family, as well as his own garden.
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While promoting Field Guide to Outside Style across the country, McEnaney says the book has been a hit with «people that are just starting out and have an idea of what their dream garden or their outdoor space might look like and aren't really sure where to start. It can be really confusing and intimidating. That's really where the foundation of the book came from, to help that person,” says McEnaney. “I wrote it as what I would have needed 10 years ago when I came into
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Here in the UK it’s traditional to take a couple of weeks off work over the summer and head off to somewhere with better weather – or at least somewhere that you can get away from it all for a little while. It’s one of the ironies of life that this takes you away from the garden at a time when it really could use your help. If you have a gardening neighbour then you can rely on them to take care of your garden while you’re away, but if you don’t and don’t want to come home to dead plants, weeds and giant marrows then there are a few things you can do to prepare your garden for your absence.
Magnitude.io are preparing for their next space plant mission to the International Space Station (ExoLab-8), and are recruiting a real-life teacher to join the mission in virtual form. That teacher’s Bitmoji will serve as the @astro_moji mission specialist. So if you’re a Teacher, Educator, Librarian or Docent anywhere in the world, head over to the website for more details.
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting to sprout green thumbs, we’re sure an idyllic green, well-kept, spacious garden is your common goal. Thankfully, this is easily achievable if you dedicate time to the hobby to enhance your gardening skills and create a stunning outdoor oasis in which you’re proud to spend time.
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Sometimes as gardeners, we place all the emphasis on plants. However, a few well positioned ornaments and focal points can heighten the interest and drama within a garden.
Autumn may seem a strange time to start a gardening business but it is the time to focus on what you want to do. Get all your ducks (or seedlings) in a row and ensure you have the detail sorted and with that I include enough cash to see you through and chosen customer groups. How to Start Your Own Gardening Business An Insider Guide to Setting Yourself Up as a Professional Gardener is a useful tutorial if you want to set up a gardening business. I recommend you consider your aspirations and limitations carefully and either set up a ‘Life Style business’ or consider becoming a qualified, professional career gardener.
As gardeners mature they enter a purple patch in their life and potentially in the garden. Some of the best plants with purple or coppery coloured leaves take several years to mature like the notional gardener. Amongst the favourites must be the copper beech and the many Acers with reddish leaves.