Bord Bia is calling for local gardening groups and enthusiasts to participate at Bord Bia Bloom by designing and delivering their very own green space at the celebrated summer event. The popular Postcard Gardens feature provides community groups, schools, charitable organisations and garden clubs with the opportunity to tell local stories to a national audience through creative garden design. The Postcard Gardens are one of the many horticultural attractions at the much-loved flowers, food and family festival which returns to the Phoenix Park, Dublin for five days over the June Bank Holiday Weekend (May 29th – June 2nd, 2025).
Kerrie Gardiner, Showgardens and Horticulture Content Manager, Bord Bia Bloom said, “The pretty and petite Postcard Gardens are a much-loved feature each year at Bord Bia Bloom and for good reason! These green canvases transport visitors into local communities through storytelling, using the medium of planting to bring concepts to life. Last year’s showcase included themes of mini forests, Irish mythology, biodiversity, charitable issues and even mathematical sequencing! We look forward to receiving applications of fresh, new ideas from interested parties of all ages from right around the country.”
Postcard Gardens
As the name suggests, the gardens, which measure just 3m x 2m, are proof that wonderful outdoor spaces can be created at any size. Returning for 2025 as sponsor of the popular feature is Tirlán CountryLife. The 100% farmer-owned group has qualified horticulturists in its garden centres to provide helpful tips and advice to newbie customers and seasoned gardeners alike.
Commenting, Ann Meaney, Chief Marketing & Customer Experience Officer, Tirlán said, “Tirlán CountryLife is delighted to sponsor the Bord Bia Bloom Postcard Gardens for a second year. This partnership showcases our longstanding commitment to sustainability and community engagement. We operate a network of 15 garden centres in communities across the southeast and midlands, all of which have their own in-store horticulturists. Bloom and the Postcard Gardens provides a unique platform to further connect with gardening enthusiasts right across the country, along with showcasing the power of community gardening. We’re excited to once again bring our passion for horticulture to life through this incredible event and can’t wait to see the creativity of this year’s participants.”
Bord Bia Bloom 2025
Now in its 19th year, Bord Bia Bloom will return to its home in the Phoenix Park, Dublin from Thursday May 29th – Monday June 2nd, 2025. Visitors to this year’s event can expect another colourful mix of inspiring show gardens designed by leading garden designers, expert horticultural talks and advice, a vast collection of rare and quality plants from Irish and International plant nurseries, sustainable living discussions along with delicious local food and interactive entertainment for visitors of all ages.
Commenting, Laura Douglas, Head of Bord Bia Bloom and Brand Partnerships said: “What makes Bord Bia Bloom one of Ireland’s most popular festivals is its unique offering. Whatever your age, there are ways to connect with nature and sustainable living; sample some of the country’s best food and drink, enjoy live entertainment and soak up the summer feeling in a beautiful setting.
“We are always looking for ways to enhance the visitor experience so that attendees feel inspired, entertained and informed and we cannot do this without the help of some key partners. We are thrilled that Tirlán CountryLife is once again supporting our Postcard Gardens this year and with its strong horticultural presence and expertise, we believe that it will help us to continue to engage new gardeners and deliver a world-class, immersive experience.”
For more information on the Postcard Gardens and to download an application form, visit BordBiaBloom.com. The closing date for applications is Thursday, March 6th, 2025.
