President Michael D Higgins officially opened the five-day festival today.
On the opening morning of Bord Bia Bloom in the
The garden incorporated forest gardening – one of the oldest and most eco-friendly horticultural practices – into the design created for Aldi.
In the AOIFA Floral Art competition, Maureen Fagan from Maynooth Flower & Garden Club was awarded a gold medal and Best in Show for her entry in the ‘Phenomenal Forms’ category
Shevaun Doherty from Broadford received a gold medal in the Botanical and Floral Art Exhibition for her work ‘Take a breath’.
Katherine Geoghegan from Straffan, also received a silver medal for her “Winter Fern” entry into the floral art competition.
In the
Today, Bord Bia Bloom Patron, President Michael D Higgins officially opened the five-day festival along with his wife, Sabina.

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