For my non-Irish based readers, “what is Bloom”, I hear you ask. Bloom 2013 is Ireland’s largest Gardening, Food, and Family event, celebrating and show-casing all that is great about Irish Gardens, Design, Initiatives, and Irish Food. It opened, this year, on 30th May, runs until 3rd June, and there is plenty for all the family to see, do, and purchase! It takes place in the largest city park in Europe, our beloved Phoenix Park, in Dublin.
I won two tickets for this event in a competition run in conjunction with Bord Bía – Irish Food Board, and the Irish Food Bloggers Association. We decided we would visit on Friday, as we thought it might not be as thronged with Bank Holiday crowds, and it was the only day we could make it, due to work committments.
Having never been before, I did not know what to expect, but after meeting up with our friends Margaret and Alfie from Oldfarm, eating pizza, and lounging around on beanbags, we formulated a “plan” of sorts!
Our first priority was to see the Show Gardens. This one, which won Silver Gilt is by Earthlinks in Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, was one of the many which caught my eye. It is tranquil, with clean-lines, and elegant, and well deserved win for a “first-timer” entry.
“Riverside Calm”
Disclaimer: The Gardens and Products featured either here, or in future Blog-posts relating to Bloom 2013, were not asked for, nor sponsored. All photographs are my own, and the decision to include and publish was made at my discretion.
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Fab pictures , i love Riverside calm ,i will definitely try o get to bloom next year , your blog has really made mevwant to o and explore for myself
Thank you Annette 🙂 It was a great day out. I will have a few more posts in the next couple of days, showing a little bit more.
Lovely photos Colette, glad you enjoyed Bloom, it really is a nice event. This was one of my favourite gardens too, it was so tranquil. You could imagine sitting out here to do some yoga and meditation on a summer morning 🙂
Thank you for your comment Eadaoin. Thoroughly enjoyed it. I really want that garden for myself now 🙂 A few more posts to come, regarding Bloom, such a great place for photo opps., too 🙂
Lovely photos Colette.
Thank you Val 🙂