Bloom in the Phoenix park
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With the forecast for the weekend, I expect it to be mobbed.
As to value, depends on where you're coming from. My wife was at it last year and wasn't too impressed, but then she was at RHS Chelsea earlier, so she may have been judging it against a ridiculously high standard. She's more into plants than people selling decking and barbecues.
They were talking to one of the backers/sponsors on Morning Ireland this morning and I thought the prices mentioned were on the high side, e.g. (IIRC) €20 per adult.
As to value, depends on where you're coming from. My wife was at it last year and wasn't too impressed, but then she was at RHS Chelsea earlier, so she may have been judging it against a ridiculously high standard. She's more into plants than people selling decking and barbecues.
They were talking to one of the backers/sponsors on Morning Ireland this morning and I thought the prices mentioned were on the high side, e.g. (IIRC) €20 per adult.
Wife was at it yesterday, thoroughly enjoyed it although she said the size of the gardens was down on last year. She picked up some good bargains in herbs for the vegtable plot and the Man of Aran fudge she brought home to her hard working hubby was rather yummy in my lunchbox today
I've been to every one so far, and will be attending this year's too. As other posters have said, it is fairly pricey unless you can get your hands on some sort of discount voucher. But it is a lovely way to pass a few hours. As well as the display gardens, there are demonstrations of various crafts, and you can buy handcrafted items too. The food market is superb.
Last year I went there at lunch time on the last day of the show. They were selling of plants and flowers at half price and less, so they could get rid of it.
So if you are planning to make some purchases, this might be an idea.
As to this year's gardens, they are definitely more modest than they were in 07 and 08 imho
Food hall is very nice though, lots of nice home made yummies
There are also good 4 for 10 euro deals on plants
And, of course, seeing all this blooming beauty lifts people's mood
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So if you are planning to make some purchases, this might be an idea.
As to this year's gardens, they are definitely more modest than they were in 07 and 08 imho
Food hall is very nice though, lots of nice home made yummies
There are also good 4 for 10 euro deals on plants
And, of course, seeing all this blooming beauty lifts people's mood
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cullenswood
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Anyone know where I could get my hands on a two for one voucher for this years event?
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An Post has some sort of offer on, wherby you pay two utility bills with them, maybe give them your email sddress and you get a BOGOF. Just noticed a poster in their window but didn't fully read it.
The Irish Garden magazine June 2010 edition has 7 euro off a ticket when you book online. It might be worth getting a copy if you are getting a couple of tickets. Last year's show was very enjoyable, I thought the show gardens were very impressive with lots of imaginative planting, and the OPW walled kitchen garden is worth a walk through. The vouchers or 2 for 1 offers are thin on the ground this year by comparison.