Tom to present Plant Collector's Garden at Bloom
Tom Bradford is a horticulturist and landscape architect with Ardcarne Garden Centre, Boyle.
A horticulturist and landscape architect with Ardcarne Garden Centre in Boyle is set to showcase his Plant Collector’s Garden at Bloom.
Tom Bradford moved with his family from London to Boyle four years ago. The horticulturist and landscape architect works on projects in the public and private sector. His Plant Collector’s Garden is a balcony garden that showcases a space where people and wildlife co-exist happily within a peaceful, biodiverse ecosystem.
Bloom is expected to welcomeâ¯over 100,000 visitorsâ¯over its five days.
Green-fingeredâ¯attendeesâ¯can also enjoy the perfectly formed petite Postcard Gardens supported byâ¯Tirlánâ¯CountryLife,â¯includingâ¯Yellow Meadow Kingdom by Celtic Eye Art Group and Karst Farming Network in South Roscommon. This ant hill garden, which celebrates the vital role the yellow meadow ant plays within the Karst landscape, has been created by the Celtic Eye Group in collaboration with the Karst Farming Network, St. Hilda’s Services, and the Irish Wheelchair Association in Athlone. The installation will combine recyclable materials, artwork, and native to reflect biodiversity, community and interconnection.
Laura Douglas, head of Bloom and brand partnerships, Bord Bia said that “Bord Bia Bloom provides attendees with countless opportunities to grow, taste and learn, and to mark its 20th year, we have a brilliant programme planned. With 20 spectacular Show Gardens, a new wellness area, and experiences that celebrate gardening, quality food and drink and sustainable living, there is something to suit everyone.
“For younger visitors, there’s plenty to enjoy too, with a range of fun, educational and interactive workshops at theâ¯Budding Bloomersâ¯area, andâ¯the RTÉ Stage will provide entertainment throughout the festival, featuring a variety of its most-loved programming and live musical performances to keep attendees of all ages a-buzz.”â¯
*Bord Bia Bloom will take place in the Phoenix Park, Dublin from Thursday, May 28thâ¯to Monday, June 1stâ¯from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. each day.
