Bord Bia Bloom today (Tuesday, February 18) announced its line-up of local and international horticultural talent for the five-day festival which takes place from May 29 to June 2 this year.

Bloom said that preparations are well underway to welcome over 100,000 visitors to the festival’s 70ac site at the end of May.

Among the headliners are gardening expert Diarmuid Gavin and BBC Gardeners World presenter Adam Frost, who will both take part in a series of talks and discussions on the Garden Stage at the festival this summer.

Now in its 19^th year, Bloom will return to its home in the Phoenix Park for five days over the June bank holiday weekend, offering visitors the opportunity to explore innovative garden designs.

At the heart of the show this year are the 21 show gardens that will tell stories on a range of themes.

These include the 'Make A Wish Foundation Garden', designed by Linda McKeown, 'GRÁ' designed by Kathryn Feeley for Dogs Trust, the 'Tusla Fostering Garden' designed by English designer Pip Probert, and 'The Circular Economy Garden' designed by David Negus for the European Commission, with many more to be announced.

One of the new designers for 2025 is Sarah Cotterill the winner of Bord Bia Blooms Cultivating Talent initiative, sponsored by Westland, which aims to nurture the next generation of garden designers and horticulture professionals.

Her garden 'Into the Woods' will be a tribute to the unique Atlantic rainforests of Ireland.

An assistant professor in civil engineering at UCD with a keen interest in sustainable water management, she was awarded a silver medal at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Hampton Court, in the Resilient Pocket Planting category in 2024.

The popular 'Postcard Gardens' sponsored by Tirlán CountryLife will also be returning, featuring charming 2m x 3m plots, showcasing vibrant and imaginative designs created by community groups, schools, charitable organisations, and garden clubs.

The small spaces provide a platform to tell stories and celebrate creativity through garden design.

Last year’s finalists Teresa Walsh, a horticulturist and community volunteer from Co. Kilkenny spoke about the Ballyfoyle Community Group's garden, 'Our Sense of Place'.

“Working on 'Our Sense of Place' has been an incredible journey, showcasing the diverse talents within our local community," she said.

"As a horticulturist, it’s been truly inspiring to see how nature unites people, and I feel immensely proud knowing this garden will continue to thrive in Ballyfoyle for years to come.”

Laura Douglas, the head of Bord Bia Bloom said: “Bloom has continued to evolve over the last 19 years to consistently deliver a world-class event that inspires, educates and entertains our visitors while making sure to offer new and exciting experiences each year."

In addition to gardening features, the organisers have said that a wealth of activities and new experiences will be announced in the coming weeks across food, sustainable living, and live entertainment for all ages.