From downsizing to upcycling, Bord Bia Bloom announce 2025 Show Gardens

Bloom 2025: A Celebration of Nature, Creativity, and Sustainable Living 

Thursday May 15th, 2025: With just two weeks to go until the gates open, organisers of Bord Bia Bloom, Ireland’s most celebrated festival of gardening, food, and sustainable living, have announced the full details of this year’s stunning Show Gardens at the heart of the show. Bord Bia Bloom Show Garden designers, are currently putting the finishing touches on 21 magnificent gardens which communicate a range of important issues while demonstrating how to nurture wildlife, encourage biodiversity and protect the local environment. The gardening showcase, in conjunction with over 300 live talks, demos and workshops  promises to offer attendees another spectacular experience over five days in the Phoenix Park, Dublin.

Laura Douglas, Head of Bloom and Brand Partnerships at Bord Bia, said, “Bord Bia Bloom is all about celebrating nature, gardening, and the fresh products our land provides. Protecting our environment connects everything we do at the festival—from the amazing Show Gardens to the talks, workshops, and other activities designed to inspire and educate visitors. We’re thrilled to see this year’s gardens take shape, offering practical ideas for people’s own gardens, raising awareness about important issues, and sparking creativity. There’s truly something for everyone!” 

Key Themes for 2025 Bord Bia Bloom Show Gardens 

A number of gardens this year are intended to provide safe, nurturing, and engaging spaces for children such as those by Tusla Fostering and Make-A-Wish Ireland in association with The Smurfit Westrock Foundation. Others are demonstrating innovative design solutions with ideas for downsizing, balcony gardening, and incorporating naturalistic planting from Citroën Ireland, Alan Rudden Collection, Bord Bia, Abbeyleix House and Farm and Caragh Nurseries.  

Environmental awareness is also a keen focus with gardens from the European Commission and Repak highlighting sustainability, circular economy principles, and waste management; while others are celebrating Ireland’s diverse food landscape, such as those by Kerrygold, GIY Ireland, Bord Bia and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.  

Gardens sponsored by the Marie Keating Foundation and Decision Support Service will focus on promoting awareness of proactive health planning and prevention while joyful and creative gardens will engage and inspire visitors including the ‘How to Train your Dragon’ garden from Universal Ireland, and a garden made entirely of Lego bricks!  

Visit our show garden page to explore all the wonderful gardens in store at Bloom this year.  

The Buzz for Gardening Enthusiasts at Bloom

In addition to the Show Gardens, Bloom will once again welcome 11 pop-up Postcard Gardens, supported by Tirlán CountryLife, which are built in one day by community groups and schools across Ireland. These showcase the importance of gardening sustainably and the soothing power of nature. 

Seventeen plant nurseries and floral artists will exhibit in the Nursery Village, in association with Elite Garden Products, where visitors can meet growers and representatives, while purchasing quality, specialist plants.

A number of new horticultural features will also be introduced to the festival this year. These include the Botanical Hub which will host live demonstrations and hands-on workshops on a range of topics, and Ask the Expert Tree Clinic, in association with Crann – Trees for Ireland where visitors can ask Crann’s tree experts for advice. Popular features return such as Westland Horticulture’s Potting Shed, The Plant Créche and Ask the Expert Plant Clinic.

Food, Family and Sustainable Living Features

Bord Bia Bloom offers food, shopping, entertainment, sustainable living talks and demos, crafts, kid’s activities and much, much more! With so much to see and do, Bord Bia is encouraging visitors to plan their day in advance by visiting bordbiabloom.com.  

To discover the full event programme, explore our website or follow @bordbiabloom on Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok.