Bloom

8 things to see and do at Bloom 2025

Bloom takes place in Dublin's Phoenix Park from Thursday, 29 May - Monday, 2 June.

living • 28 May

Repak’s Most Sorted Garden wins Gold at Bord Bia Bloom

Bloom showcases a garden created from reimagined waste

Bloom is taking place in Dublin's Phoenix Park from Thursday - Monday.

living • 30 May

Be sure to visit the RTÉ tent at Bloom this June BH weekend

Bloom is back!

lifestyle • 19 May

7 things to do at Bloom this weekend

Bloom runs from May 30 - June 3 in the Phoenix Park.

bloom • 29 May 24

RTÉ Lyric fm's Liz Nolan and Simon Delaney at the launch of RTÉ at Bord Bia Bloom. Photo credit: Marc O'Sullivan

Don't miss the RTÉ line-up at Bloom 2024

bloom • 23 May 24

Super Garden winner Colm on starting his garden design business

Colm Carty, a Quantity Surveyor from Warrenpoint, Co Down, was crowned this year's winner for his elegant and family-oriented design, called 'Dawn to Dusk'.

living • 01 Jun 23

Photograph: Sasko Lazarov / Photocall Ireland

Cork woman's sustainable sculpture wins spot at Bloom 2023

Eileen Galvin from Lower Dripsey, Co. Cork, has won a spot at the prestigious Bord Bia Bloom.

living • 23 May 23

The Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Musical Garden. Photo: Fennell Photography

3 fun and moving gardens to check out at Bord Bia's Bloom 2023

RTÉ Lifestyle went along to the preview of the stunning gardens, where we caught up with a few of the designers and ambassadors for the extravagant creations.

living • 01 Jun 23

"Marie Keating Foundation's 'Catching Cancer Early' Garden" designed by Robert Moore, sponsored Astra Zeneca and MSD. Photo: Fennell Photography

Here are the gardens awarded gold medals at Bord Bia's Bloom 2023

Bord Bia's Bloom has officially opened in Dublin's Phoenix Park, bringing with it a dazzling assortment of food trucks, flower displays, plant nurseries, gardens and innovative vendors.

living • 01 Jun 23

Áine and Marty will return to Bord Bia's Bloom in the Phoenix Park in Dublin

Áine Lawlor on returning to Bloom with Marty Morrisey

"The thing about Marty is, he genuinely is as kind a person in real life as he is on screen," says Áine Lawlor.

living • 30 May 23

Super Garden Final: Who will make it to Bloom 2023?

Watch the final of Super Garden on Thursday, June 1 at 7:00pm on RTÉ One.

living • 01 Jun 23

Super Garden judge Brian Burke on his tips for new gardeners

Bord Bia's Bloom kicks off another year full of lush gardens, live music, food trucks and a 99 cone or two, giving guests the perfect excuse to make the most of the spectacular weather.

living • 31 May 23

Marty Whelan will kick off Bord Bia Bloom 2023 on the main stage this June Bank Holiday weekend.

Spend time with RTÉ at Bloom 2023

Ireland's most popular garden party is set to return this June Bank Holiday weekend.

living • 31 May 23

Apply for tickets to Marty in the Morning Garden Party at Bloom

Have you always wanted join Marty Whelan for a garden party at Bord Bia Bloom? Well, now's your chance!

living • 19 May 23

DJ For A Day at Bloom 2023

Call over to the Budding Bloomers stage at Bord Bia Bloom for lots of fun!

Bord Bia Bloom • 30 May 23

Super Garden winner Mary Anne on her herb-filled enchanted garden

Super Garden winner Mary Anne on "Bloomifying" her design

Dublin's Phoenix Park burst into colour this week as Bord Bia's Bloom, Ireland's largest gardening festival, kicked off once again.

living • 02 Jun 22

See the gardens awarded gold medals at Bord Bia's Bloom 2022

Bord Bia's Bloom has officially opened in Dublin's Phoenix Park, bringing with it a bustling assortment of food trucks, flower displays, gardens and innovative vendors.

living • 03 Jun 22

What to expect at Bloom 2022

Bord Bia Bloom will open its annual five-day festival to the public on Thursday, 2nd June at 9am.

living • 01 Jun 22

Super Garden judge Brian Burke on his Bloom garden design

Award-winning garden designer and Woodie's garden expert Brian Burke has returned to Bord Bia Bloom in the Phoenix Park with a stunning show garden.

living • 02 Jun 22

#BloomWithRTE winners announced

#BloomwithRTE

Living • 02 Jun 20

Tips to get kids interested in gardening

Bloom show garden designer Jane McCorkell offers some sage advice.

bloom • 16 Mar 21

How to get involved in #BloomWithRTE this weekend

Bord Bia and RTÉ will be inviting everyone - from absolute beginners to the green-fingered - to get involved from the comfort of their homes on Sunday, May 31st.

Living • 26 May 20

Bloom 2020 is moving online with a colourful competition

Get involved from the comfort of your home on Sunday, May 31st.

bloom • 19 May 20

"We are a jewel in the Atlantic," says Bloom 2019 garden designer

Bord Iascaigh Mhara's (BIM) Aqua Marine Garden concept garden, designed by Oliver and Liat Schurmann, aims to raise awareness of Ireland's marine environment.

living • 01 Jun 19

Bloom: "We're trying to grow conversations around mental illness"

With the support of Janssen, Aware, and See Change, Maeve O'Neill created a garden for Bloom 2019 with an aim to spark conversations surrounding mental health.

living • 31 May 19