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An upside down garden, the challenges of urban living, skin cancer awareness, gender inequality, sustainable fishing and biodiversity are among the issues which will be brought to life in some of the stunning show gardens at Bord Bia's Bloom which returns to the Phoenix Park Dublin from 31st May to 4th June 2018. The five day event which showcases the best of Ireland's horticulture and food industry will feature 20 spectacular show gardens and endless garden and floral features. Bloom offers a great out for all the family featuring arts, crafts, music, food and drink as well as talks, debates, workshops and live cookery demonstrations with some of Ireland's best loved chefs. Pictured at the Botanic Gardens Glasnevin, for the launch of Bord Bia's Bloom were: Gary Graham, Bord Bia's Bloom Show Manager, Tara McCarthy, CEO Bord Bia and children Skye Toal aged 5 from Finglas with Mateus Carvalho aged 6 from Athlone. Picture Chris Bellew / Fennell Photography 2018

Opening Day at Bloom 2018

Bloom will be officially opened by President Michael D. Higgins with his wife Sabina today at 11am. Visitors will also have the chance to see top chefs at the Bord Bia Quality Kitchen Stage in The...
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Phoenix Park Counts Down to Bloom Blast-Off!

As the gates are set to open on Bord Bia’s Bloom festival in the Phoenix Park, Dublin tomorrow, the site is buzzing with activity as...

Silver Gilt 2018 Chelsea Medal for Kells Bay House and Gardens

Congratulations to Billy Alexander who this week won Silver Gilt Medal for his showcase of rare and exotic ferns grown at Kells Bay House...
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Food Glorious Food at Bord Bia’s Bloom

When a festival or event is run by Bord Bia, you can be guaranteed a good food and drink experience and Bloom is no...

Ireland’s first nurture garden to be created for Bloom

Ireland’s first Nurture Garden for children from the Phoenix Park Specialist School is being designed for Bloom 2018 by Sanctuary Synthetics. Entitled “The Sanctuary...

Health and charity themes at Bloom 2018

An interactive garden that protects you from UV rays, bespoke gardens for people with dementia and varying abilities plus inspirational gardens highlighting the global...
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Bloom 2018 News update

Spectacular Show Gardens take centre stage Bord Bia's Bloom is only two weeks away and the jewel in the crown will be an eclectic mix...
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Two new plants to be launched at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Plants For Europe Limited (PFE) is working with Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants to launch two new varieties at this year’s Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea...
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LANDSCAPE Show 2018

The key trade show for the industry LANDSCAPE is back for another year, uniting Garden Designers, Landscape Architects and Contractors under one roof for...