Things To See
Explore our two stunning Show Gardens
AJISAI MATSURI
Japan celebrates its hydrangea blossom season during summer with displays in some of its most beautiful public gardens. Inspired by Ajisai Matsuri (hydrangea
festival), this garden uses stone, plants and water to frame ajisai and other summer flowers and beautify a small corner of Home and Garden Show Ireland.
Sponsored by Irish Stone, designed by Eileen Sung and built by James Moneypenny, the garden combines a sense of space with exquisite variety. A canopy of unusual trees and shrubs is under-planted with bursts of pink, blue, maroon and white hydrangeas, nestled among tiny areas of gravel garden, meadow, bog and patio. A friendly bench and a Japanese stool invite
contemplation and rest.
CAFRE Water and Wildlife
Created by Chelsea Flower Show winner, Ian Price in collaboration with CAFRE student’s, this garden demonstrates a more sustainable way to manage water runoff in a domestic garden situation while improving biodiversity and increasing habitat creation. This garden showcases a small selection of the skills taught to horticulture students at CAFRE.
The Positive Power of Plants Exhibit by David Domoney
David Domoney showcases 35 plants that can improve your mind and body that you can grow in your Home or Garden to enhance your physical and
mental wellbeing.
For example plants that can improve your skin, antiaging fruits, brain power nuts, plants that can de-stress you, purify your air and improve your libido.
A fun and engaging showcase of home and garden essential growing.
Make sure to stop by and check it out!
Friends of Antrim Castle Gardens
As part of Things to See at Home and Garden Show Ireland, the Friends of Antrim Castle Gardens will be showcasing their incredible work. This volunteer group, passionate about gardening, heritage, and community, supports local people through activities that promote learning, wellbeing, and connection.
Eco Garden
Visit their Eco Garden, featuring creative uses of recycled and repurposed materials transformed into beautiful, sustainable garden features—perfect for eco-friendly inspiration.
David Domoney’s Wheelbarrow Garden Challenge
Get ready for a burst of creativity in David Domoney’s Wheelbarrow Garden Challenge! Organised by the renowned TV gardener himself, this fun and imaginative competition invites schools and community groups to transform ordinary wheelbarrows into spectacular mini gardens—all themed around their favourite songs.
Expect to see lush tributes to major ballads that we all know and love! You might see wheelbarrows dedicated to songs like Yellow Submarine, Africa, Golden and more, all cleverly brought to life with plants, props, and plenty of personality.
David Domoney will lead the expert judging panel, joined by sponsor Richard Fry from Colemans Garden Centre, Templepatrick as they choose their top picks from the incredible entries.
You can have your say too—cast your vote for the People’s Favourite and help crown this year’s most imaginative wheelbarrow garden!
NIGFAS Floral Art Pavilion
Step into a world of creativity and colour in the NIGFAS Floral Art Pavilion, where local Floral Art Clubs showcase their skills with a themed display.
Each arrangement features garden-grown flowers and foliage from local growers—cast your vote for your favourite!
Daily highlights include:
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Floral Art Demonstrations
Watch expert floral designers create stunning celebration-themed arrangements, with a Q&A and the chance to purchase the finished designs. -
Floral Art Workshops
Join a fun, hands-on workshop to create your own floral piece—perfect for budding florists!
Really Rubbish Scarecrow Woods
Come See the Really Rubbish Scarecrows! They’re wobbly, wonky, wild—and absolutely wonderful! Swing by Home and Garden Show Ireland to see the hilariously hopeless “Really Rubbish Scarecrows” created by primary school pupils from across the country. These delightful scarecrows aren’t much good at scaring birds—but they’re brilliant at attracting attention!
From eco-friendly creations to the quirkiest, most imaginative designs, each scarecrow is competing for fun prizes like Best in Show, Most Eco-Friendly, Most Imaginative, Quirkiest and Best at Attracting Birds. Don’t miss this joyful, family-friendly display that’s full of charm, creativity, and a whole lot of rubbish!