It's that time of year when garden festivals and flower shows are well under way with Bloom now in full swing at Phoenix Park.
Here garden designers and nurseries get to really show off their skills and this year we had one of our own garden designers, Tom Bradford, presenting his design 'The Plant Collector's Balcony Garden' - an outdoor space which consisted of a densely vegetated balcony with an abundance of shade-tolerant outdoor and indoor plants.
The Silver Gilt winning 'Plant Collector's Balcony' by Tom Bradford at Bloom 2026
Well, we are proud to announce that Tom's garden was awarded a Silver Gilt and so congratulations go to Tom and all those involved from Ardcarne Garden Centre in bringing this award winning design together, including Pat, Brendan, Paula, Dale, Cillian, Eoin, Maebh and Mary Frances.
You can see the full details of the Collector's Balcony Garden, along with plant listings, by clicking the link below and, who knows, maybe you'll be inspired to create your own plant collector's space where you are - whether it be on a balcony, conservatory or sunny patio. Be warned though - once you go down this collector's journey, you may not be able to stop!
