Teagasc at Bloom 2026

Bord Bia Bloom is one of the biggest horticulture events in Europe.

Bloom is a garden and lifestyle show with approximately 100,000 people attending over the five days.

In 2026, it is taking place from 28 May – 1 June.

Horticulture is Life

Supporting Irish Growers Towards a Sustainable Future for All

Teagasc, Bord Bia and the Department of Agriculture, Food & Marine come together at Bloom to create an inspiring, informative and educational feature in the Food Village.

Using the theme Horticulture is Life, the interactive feature exhibits how the organisations work collectively to support the Irish Horticulture Industry and growers, to deliver top quality local sustainable produce and plants. The importance of our domestic horticulture industry is highlighted along with the role it plays in securing our national food supply in a sustainable and innovative way into the future.

Talks and Demonstrations

Join us in the Food Village for a programme of talks, demonstrations and interactive sessions celebrating the theme Horticulture is Life.

Thursday 28 May

• 10:00–10:30 — Mushrooms
  Donal Gernon & Joy Clarke
• 10:30–13:30 — Incredible Edibles School Tours
  Niamh Arthurs, B.Sc, M.Sc
• 14:00–14:30 — Get a Life in Horticulture (Apprenticeships)
  John Mulhern and Paddy Smith
• 14:30–15:00 — Chef Demo: Mushroom Recipe
  Maria Harte
• 15:00–15:30 — Chef Demo: Strawberry Recipe
  Maria Harte
• 15:30–16:00 — Education in Horticulture Discussion Panel
  Chaired by Dr Owen Doyle

Friday 29 May

• 10:00–10:30 — Dig In! Growing Your Own Vegetables
  Eoin Sweetman
• 10:30–13:30 — Incredible Edibles School Tours
  Niamh Arthurs, B.Sc, M.Sc
• 14:00–14:30 — The Heritage and Revival of Danesmoate Garden – A Historic Estate Owned by U2 Bassist Adam Clayton
  Darragh Stone
• 14:30–15:00 — Celebrating Women in Horticulture
  Panel Discussion with Deirdre Fay
• 15:00–15:30 — Flower Power: The Most Interesting Plants in Bloom Today
  Chris Heavey, Teagasc
• 15:30–16:00 — Asian Hornet Talk
  Ann Haigh, National Biodiversity Data Centre

Saturday 30 May

• 10:30–11:00 — Celebrate International Potato Day – Chef Demo: Thai-Style Potato and Vegetable Wok
  Kwanghi Chan
• 11:00–11:30 — Green Business of the Year Award Winners 2025
  Brian O’Toole, Wildacres
• 11:30–12:00 — Amazing Potato: Science Brings Goodness to Your Spuds
  Denis Griffin
• 12:00–12:30 — Celebrate International Potato Day – Chef Demo: Potato Rösti with Asparagus and Poached Egg
  Kwanghi Chan
• 13:00–13:30 — Celebrate International Potato Day – Chef Demo: Thai-Style Potato and Vegetable Wok
  Kwanghi Chan
• 14:00–14:30 — Meet the Growers
  Colm O’Driscoll & Kitty Scully
• 14:30–15:00 — Chef Demo: Two Tasty Jacket Potato Toppings
  Lily Mae Cox
• 15:00–15:30 — Green Business of the Year Award Winners 2025
  Brian O’Toole, Wildacres
• 15:30–16:00 — Growing Together: Trees in Our Homes, Cities and Lives
  Paul Butler, Forestry

Sunday 31 May

• 10:30–11:00 — Chef Demo: Summer Vegetables Crudo
  Jeeny Maltese
• 11:00–11:30 — The Health Benefits of Fruit and Vegetables
  Sinéad McCarthy
• 11:30–12:00 — The Big Bug Hunt
  Tamsen Harward, DAFM
• 12:00–12:30 — Chef Demo: Latin Stewed Potatoes (Papas Sudadas)
  Jeeny Maltese
• 13:00–13:30 — Chef Demo: Summer Berry Tiramisu
  Jeeny Maltese
• 14:00–14:30 — Protecting Ireland’s Biodiversity
  DAFM Plant Health Inspector
• 14:30–15:00 — How to Bring Biodiversity into the Garden
  Hui Xing
• 15:00–15:30 — Reducing Food Waste
  Panel Discussion with Gather & Gather and FoodCloud
• 15:30–16:00 — Bloom Flowers: Seed Sowing Guide
  Dónall Flanagan

Monday 1 June

• 10:30–11:00 — A Garden With Purpose. What If Your Garden Could Do More? Not Just for You But for the Planet?
  Niall McCauley
• 11:00–11:30 — Healthy Apple Trees, Heavy Branches: The Pruning Masterclass
  Alberto Ramos Luz
• 11:30–12:00 — How Many Machines Does It Take to Grow a Carrot?
  Tom Murray, Panel Discussion
• 12:00–12:30 — Chef Demo: Strawberry and Prosecco Syllabub Served with Baby Meringues
  Yvonne Carthy
• 13:00–13:30 — Chef Demo: Mushroom Burger with Homemade Relish and All the Trimmings
  Yvonne Carthy
• 14:00–14:30 — Chef Demo: Strawberry and Prosecco Syllabub Served with Baby Meringues
  Yvonne Carthy
• 14:30–15:00 — Flower Power: The Most Interesting Plants in Bloom Today
  Deirdre Walsh
• 15:00–15:30 — Keelings & 100 Years of Growing in Ireland
  David Keeling

Eat Well Garden ‘Polytunnel Talks’

Thursday 28 May

• 13:30–14:00 — Practical Beekeeping in Kitchen Gardens
  Federation of Irish Beekeepers Association
• 14:30–15:00 — Pest and Disease Control
  Mary Lynch, Organic Specialist
• 15:30–16:00 — Organic Soil Fertility Maintenance
  Mary Lynch, Organic Specialist

Friday 29 May

• 14:00–14:30 — Running an Organic Business
  Padraig Fahy, Organic Grower
• 14:30–15:00 — Compost Making
  Jim Cronin, Organic Grower and Trainer
• 15:00–15:30 — Getting Started in Organic Production
  Dan Hogan (Larkins Hill Farm), Organic Grower
• 15:30–16:00 — A Weed Free Organic Garden
  Jim Cronin, Organic Grower and Trainer

Saturday 30 May

• 10:30–11:00 — Home Composting
  John Jones, Master My Garden
• 11:30–12:00 — Vegetable Growing
  Andy Whelton, Teagasc Advisor
• 12:30–13:00 — No Dig Gardening
  John Jones, Master My Garden
• 13:30–14:00 — Practical Beekeeping in Kitchen Gardens
  Federation of Irish Beekeepers Association
• 14:00–14:30 — The 7 Best Vegetables to Grow as an Organic Gardener
  Klaus Laitenberger, Organic Specialist and Grower
• 14:30–15:00 — Organic Vegetable Growing
  William Deasy, Teagasc Advisor
• 15:00–15:30 — Biodiversity in Your Garden
  Elaine Bradley, Irish Seed Savers
• 15:30–16:00 — Careers in Organic Horticulture: Skills, Support and Connections
  Kitty Scully GM, Organic Growers of Ireland

Sunday 31 May

• 10:30–11:00 — Live Composting Demonstration
  Klaus Laitenberger, Organic Specialist and Grower
• 12:30–13:00 — Heritage Apple Varieties
  Elaine Bradley, Irish Seed Savers
• 13:30–14:00 — Practical Beekeeping in Kitchen Gardens
  Federation of Irish Beekeepers Association
• 14:00–14:30 — Our Shared Plate Community Gardens
  Molly Garvey, Project Manager
• 14:30–15:00 — The 7 Best Vegetables to Grow as an Organic Gardener
  Klaus Laitenberger, Organic Specialist and Grower
• 15:00–15:30 — Biodiversity in Your Garden and on Your Plate
  Elaine Bradley, Irish Seed Savers

Monday 1 June

• 10:30–11:00 — Live Composting Demonstration
  Klaus Laitenberger, Organic Specialist and Grower
• 11:30–12:00 — Organic Farming and Selling at Farmer Markets
  Jenny McNally, McNally Family Farm
• 12:30–13:00 — Fruit Growing Tips
  Alberto Ramos Luz, Teagasc Advisor
• 13:30–14:00 — Practical Beekeeping in Kitchen Gardens
  Federation of Irish Beekeepers Association
• 14:00–14:30 — Heritage Apple Varieties
  Elaine Bradley, Irish Seed Savers
• 14:30–15:00 — Organic Farming and Selling at Farmer Markets
  Jenny McNally, McNally Family Farm
• 15:00–15:30 — Biodiversity in Your Garden and on Your Plate
  Elaine Bradley, Irish Seed Savers
• 15:30–16:00 — Composting
  Eoghan Corbett, Teagasc Advisor

Download: Talks and Demonstrations Schedule (pdf)