Coming up at Bord Bia Bloom 2025!
Roll up, roll up… This year’s collection of magical Show Gardens and picture-perfect Postcard Gardens, supported by Tirlán CountryLife, have been announced! See the designs, read about the themes and learn what’s planned for some of the gardens after Bloom… And don’t forget to buy your tickets! View the Event Schedule to start planning your visit and buy tickets here.
Remember, two children age 16 and under can enter for free with every adult ticket making Bloom a great day out for all the family.
Show Gardens Preview: See this year’s stunning designs!
Nature Wrapped in Gold, designed by Ailish Drake and Conor Hourigan and sponsored by Kerrygold, is one of 21 Show Gardens at this year’s Bloom
With 21 magnificent Show Gardens on display this year, there’s plenty to inspire gardeners and garden lovers at Bord Bia Bloom 2025. This year’s collection is diverse with a wide range of themes, all united with a common goal to support nature and celebrate the beauty of the natural world. See the artists’ impressions of the gardens and read about the designs here.
Read about our thoughtful Postcard Gardens
Always a popular feature with visitors, Bloom’s picture-perfect Postcard Gardens are back and once again they are proudly supported by Tirlán CountryLife. Designed and built in one day by community groups and schools across Ireland, they highlight important issues that matter to them. You can read about our 11 thought-provoking Postcard Gardens here.
What happens to the gardens after Bloom?
Have you ever wondered what happens to our magnificent Show Gardens and Postcard Gardens after Bord Bia Bloom? In line with our commitment to operate as sustainably as possible, garden sponsors and designers are encouraged to rehome their gardens or reuse elements of their designs after the festival thereby ensuring that the gardens continue to be enjoyed by communities in years to come. Read more
How does a Show Garden Judge’s garden grow?
In our latest ‘How does your garden grow?’ column, Andrew Wilson, Chief Judge of the Bord Bia Bloom Show Gardens, tells us about his garden at home in Surrey and gives us an insight into what it’s like judging Bloom’s prestigious gardens. Read more
Blooming delicious recipes: Trisha Lewis’ pan-fried hake with salsa verde
In an exciting new feature at Bloom this year, chef Trisha Lewis will join us in The Seafood Kitchen, where she will host three demos per day sharing deliciously nutritious ideas for cooking with fish and shellfish. Dishes will include a tasty pan-fried hake with salsa verde. Why not try it for yourself first before going to see Trisha in action? Get the recipe
Another Blooming great giveaway: Win a Ninja Artisan Outdoor Oven worth €349.99!
Would you like to experience outdoor cooking like never before? Then enter our competition by May 25th to be in with a chance to win a Ninja Artisan Outdoor Oven!
Whether you’re craving authentic stone-baked pizza, tender roasted meats, or crispy air-fried sides, this versatile electric oven delivers incredible results. With temperatures of up to 370°C and seven customisable functions including Pizza, Air Fry, and Bake, it’s designed to impress food lovers of any skill level. Enter here
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