Local amateur community gardening groups encouraged to showcase at Bord Bia Bloom

Rob O’Keeffe, Head of Marketing, Tirlán CountryLife; Kerrie Gardiner, Show Gardens and Horticulture Content Manager, Bord Bia Bloom; Laura Douglas, Head of Bloom and Brand Partnerships, Bord Bia; Senan Foley, Head of Retail, Tirlán CountryLife announced the call for amateur gardening groups to apply to design and deliver a postcard garden at Bord Bia Bloom 2024.

BORD Bia is calling out for local gardening groups and enthusiasts based in Sligo to design and deliver postcard gardens at Bord Bia Bloom 2024. The petite garden spaces provide community groups, schools, charitable organisations and garden clubs the chance to tell their stories and showcase creative talents through innovative and vibrant garden design.

Tirlán CountryLife was today announced as feature sponsor of this much-loved amateur showcase which is one of many gardening features at the popular June bank holiday weekend event. Bord Bia Bloom will return to its home in the Phoenix Park, Dublin for five days from May 30 - June 3).

Kerrie Gardiner, Show Gardens and Horticulture Content Manager, Bord Bia Bloom said, “While people

might best know Bord Bia Bloom for the designer show gardens, regular attendees will be very familiar with the much-cherished smaller Postcard Garden spaces.

“These 3m x 2m plots capture a rich tapestry of local storytelling that is brought to life through the use of plants and creative garden designs. No two are alike, and we often see themes including mental health, the environment, charitable activities and education represented through these green canvases.”

New for this year, Tirlán CountryLife has come on board as sponsor of the Postcard Gardens feature. The 100% farmer-owned group, offers an in-house, qualified horticulturist in each of its 15 garden centres nationwide to provide helpful tips and advice to newbie customers and seasoned gardeners

alike.

Senan Foley, Head of Retail at Tirlán said: “Community is at the heart of what we do at Tirlán CountryLife. We are delighted to take our long-running relationship with Bord Bia to the next level with this sponsorship.

“With a network of 15 garden centres, all of which operate in local communities throughout the south, east and midlands of Ireland, and a huge amount of horticultural expertise, we will work with Bord Bia Bloom to spread the magic of the Postcard Gardens to an even wider audience.”

For more information on the Postcard Gardens and to download an application form, visit BordBiaBloom.com.

The closing date for applications is March 11.