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The Enable Ireland Beyond Boundaries Garden in association with Solus Light Bulbs

Bloom 2018 Medium Garden – The Enable Ireland Beyond Boundaries Garden in association with...

This garden has been designed to highlight the work of Enable Ireland, a charity that works with people of varying abilities and their families,...
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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8 Green Flag Awards for OPW Parks

The Office of Public Works (OPW) recently welcomed the news that eight OPW parks will receive the Green Flag Award for 2018. The Green...

Geaney and O’Neill offering a full range of equipment for year-round turfcare

Geaney and O'Neill has been in business over 40 years experience in the sale and servicing of turf care equipment. Two products in the...

How to design a winning Show Garden

The Show Gardens are the centrepiece of Bloom and with over 120,000 visitors flocking to the Phoenix Park to view them each year, the...

SAP Nurseries expand sales into the UK

SAP Nurseries, one of Ireland’s oldest and largest nurseries have recently extended their production facilities by building 5600 square metres of polytunnels /greenhouse production....
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GLDA 24th International Garden Design Seminar Programme

PROGRAMME: GLDA’s 24th International Seminar Saturday, 29th February 2020 Seeds of Change: Planting Design for the 21st Century in association with (Latecomers will not gain entry to the...
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Soil management and regeneration – Brian Murphy

Dr. Brian Murphy explores the challenges facing soil conservation and the role compost can play in soil improvement Soil is a valuable natural resource that...
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Glee – What does the future hold for our industry?

With our garden centres back open and other retailers set to open soon, it’s starting to feel like there’s some light at the end...

Shooting Garden – Vincent McMonagle

Vincent McMonagle shares his pro tips on how to enhance your garden portfolio with professional style photography. The garden is a family’s dream and a...