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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

May 31, 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...

Bord Bia Bloom 2022

July 26, 2022

Patricia Tyrell makes a welcome return to Ireland’s largest gardening festival... It is so exciting to see that Bloom is back and normality has returned....

Sun sets on another successful Bord Bia Bloom

June 5, 2023

The Phoenix Park, Dublin was a-buzz over the June Bank Holiday weekend as over 100,000 visitors attended Bord Bia Bloom 2023. According to the...

National Landscape Forum 2023

September 19, 2023

A gathering of landscape enthusiasts at the National Landscape Forum 2023, where we’ll discuss, share & learn about our landscapes. Date and time: Wed, 27 Sep...

CIH Conference: Island Horticulture – ‘Life after Brexit’ to be opened by CIH Ambassador...

September 7, 2018

We are delighted that CIH Ambassador David Domoney, TV Gardener, Presenter and Broadcaster will be joining us to open the Conference, speaking on the...

Grow Observatory mobilises communities around Europe on World Soil Day for climate action

December 4, 2018

In a changing climate, soil health matters. Communities across Europe involved in the GROW Observatory are highlighting the importance of this precious resource -...

Dennis shows cutting edge technology at SALTEX 2018

September 26, 2018

A visit to Dennis's stand on E070 at IOG SALTEX 2018 will show how the company’s range of world-class turf maintenance equipment enables turf professionals...

Programme focuses on biggest challenges of all time

October 14, 2020

In one week GreenTech will open its doors to the virtual platform! The concept of the programme, on 20, 21 and 22 October, is...

Health and charity themes at Bloom 2018

May 22, 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...

Another Bloomin’ successful show, Bord Bia

June 4, 2019

Over 115,000 people, including 20,000 children, attended Bord Bia’s Bloom festival in the Phoenix Park, Dublin over the June bank holiday weekend. Commenting on the success of this year’s show,...